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Julia Findikyan, Contributing Editor

Julia Findikyan is a senior at Pelham Memorial High School. She discovered her love for news 7 years ago, writing for the Colonial Times. She keeps herself busy with theater, soccer, reading, and baking. Julia has a twin (who also writes), and she is thrilled to be a Contributing Editor for the Pelham Examiner!

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The Mellow Fellows: Pelham teens seek to revive jazz, gaining 47,000 Instagram followers along way

The Mellow Fellows: Pelham teens seek to revive jazz, gaining 47,000 Instagram followers along way

By Julia Findikyan, Contributing Editor
July 16, 2024

Dressed in their signature black ties and white shirts, the Mellow Fellows, a group of four Pelham Memorial High School students, are being seen and heard around town setting the mood at parties, restaurants,...

The board of education held its reorganization meeting on July 2.

[Photo] School board delays cell phone ban at PMHS by one year, rejecting plan approved in June

By Lark Martin, Executive Editor
July 17, 2024

The board of education held its reorganization meeting on July 2.

The cast performs "Into the Woods."

Cast and creative leaders of PMHS drama club’s ‘Into the Woods’ nominated for seven awards in two competitions

By Julia Findikyan, Contributing Editor
May 31, 2024

At Pelham Memorial High School, drama club Sock 'n' Buskin's spring musical "Into the Woods" received seven nominations in two major awards competitions during May. Senior Maddy Lyons and junior Liam...

Taylor Green breaks PMHS girls lacrosse assist record, tallying 58 for career

Taylor Green breaks PMHS girls lacrosse assist record, tallying 58 for career

By Julia Findikyan, Contributing Editor
May 17, 2024

In the tenth game of the PMHS girls lacrosse season against Pleasantville, junior Taylor Green broke the school assist record set by Claudia Dodge in 2019. As of that game, Green had a total of 58 career...

At six, their first song was 'a banger.' Persistence carries Sade Jacobs to top of YoungArts award.

At six, their first song was ‘a banger.’ Persistence carries Sade Jacobs to top of YoungArts award.

By Julia Findikyan, Contributing Editor
January 17, 2024

Sade Jacobs wrote their first song at the age of six. It was titled "Fantasy." "It was a banger," said Jacobs. "I don’t remember most of it, but I do remember the chorus, which is surprising." "My...

Decisions, decisions: PMHS class of '24 top athletes talk recruitment and commitments

Decisions, decisions: PMHS class of ’24 top athletes talk recruitment and commitments

By Julia Findikyan, Contributing Editor
December 13, 2023

With college decisions starting to be made official, ten PMHS senior athletes have announced their commitments. The class of 2024 boasts a diverse group of sporting starts participating in rowing,...

Foto Feature: Anna and Jack's Treehouse students stroll down the red carpet

Foto Feature: Anna and Jack’s Treehouse students stroll down the red carpet

By Julia Findikyan, Entertainment Editor
July 20, 2022

On July 14, the pre-schoolers from Anna and Jack's Treehouse attended a glamorous movie premiere—where they were the stars. A red carpet lined the entrance of the Pelham Picture House, and each child...

Foto Feature: Huguenot Cabaret returns and regails with more than 50 performers

Foto Feature: Huguenot Cabaret returns and regails with more than 50 performers

By Julia Findikyan, Entertainment Editor
May 16, 2022

The 22nd annual Huguenot Cabaret was held on May 7 for the first time in two years—and at the Manor Club for the first time ever. The event was organized by Louise Kelly and produced by Kathryn Jones,...

Huguenot Cabaret returns May 7 for first time since 2019 at new  Manor Club venue

Huguenot Cabaret returns May 7 for first time since 2019 at new Manor Club venue

By Julia Findikyan, Entertainment Editor
March 7, 2022

The Huguenot Cabaret will make its return May 7 after two years of Covid-19 cancellations. Celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year, the cabaret has provided the opportunity for many to show off their...

Teachers to assign work during PMHS midterm week following cancellation of NYS Regents

Teachers to assign work during PMHS midterm week following cancellation of NYS Regents

By Julia Findikyan, Entertainment Editor
January 21, 2022

An email was sent out to Pelham Memorial High School students and families on Friday stating that teachers will be posting assignments for students to complete during midterms week. "Next week's Midterm...

Car veers off Pelhamdale Avenue into front yard of house

Car veers off Pelhamdale Avenue into front yard of house

By Julia Findikyan, Entertainment Editor
December 16, 2021

A car veered off Pelhamdale Avenue near Colonial Avenue Thursday afternoon, coming to a stop in the front yard of a brick house. Students walking home from the Pelham middle and high schools found Pelhamdale...

rainbow

Snapshot: End of all the rain… bow?

By Julia Findikyan, Entertainment Editor
October 26, 2021

The Pelham Memorial High School/Pelham Middle School campus.

New normal for Pelham secondary students is moving target

By Julia Findikyan and Kiran Schwaderer
October 8, 2021

Students' return to school last month has highlighted the challenges they and their teachers face as they move through the changing phases of the Covid-19 pandemic. “When we transitioned back to full-time...

PMS Drama Club's 'Alice in Wonderland' available on-demand Thursday-Monday

PMS Drama Club’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ available on-demand Thursday-Monday

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
June 17, 2021

Facing the challenge of putting on a show during Covid-19, the Pelham Middle School Drama Club decided to adapt "Alice in Wonderland" from the traditional classic into a shorter, one-act show that tells...

The City Island Yacht Club.

Depot Dave’s culinary journey carries him to City Island Yacht Club—with catering to continue

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2021

To many residents of Pelham, Depot Dave is known for his catering. Now, Dave Katz will also be known for running the kitchen as head chef at a local yacht club. The new position came about after the...

PWP and Mount Vernon’s BUMP showcase ‘Black History in the Making’ with video series

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2021

Progressive Women of Pelham partnered with Tha BUMP to create a video showcase called "Black History in the Making." Members of the community nominated influential leaders from Pelham and Mount Vernon...

Bushong describes being 'swamped' after opening Sound Chicken, talks about plans

Bushong describes being ‘swamped’ after opening Sound Chicken, talks about plans

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2021

With the array of fast food spots serving chicken, Clay Bushong took note and created Sound Chicken, a retro grab-on-the-go restaurant that combines two of his interests: music and chicken. It has already...

Covid-19 brings global bike shortage to Pelham

Covid-19 brings global bike shortage to Pelham

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
January 4, 2021

If you have taken a stroll down Wolf's Lane, you may have seen the "Global Bike Shortage" sign posted in the window of local bicycle shop, Danny's Cycles. As the sign suggests, if you're like many and...

$30 for Disney's live-action 'Mulan starting Friday on streaming service; should you watch?

$30 for Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan starting Friday on streaming service; should you watch?

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2020

Disney's 1998 animated film "Mulan" follows the story of a Chinese girl who was always told her one job in life was to get matched, then married and bring honor to her family. However, when China is attacked,...

Top 10 socially safe (mainly outside) summer activities to do with friends

Top 10 socially safe (mainly outside) summer activities to do with friends

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
August 10, 2020

The other day, my calendar said that there were four weeks until September. Yes, you read that right. Summer really did go by quickly, and because of Covid, some kids didn't do many camps or activities...

Easy quarantine baking for when you're hungry—or bored

Easy quarantine baking for when you’re hungry—or bored

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2020

Over the past five weeks, we've all been been dealing with our recent time at home in different ways. And I'm sure everyone has said, thought or heard these two words: "I'm bored." To cure this boredom,...

Quarantine countdown Vol. 2: Best TV shows to watch while stuck in your home

Quarantine countdown Vol. 2: Best TV shows to watch while stuck in your home

Wow, we're impressed! We cannot believe that you watched ALL the movies that we recommended in our first article. Give yourself a pat on the back. However, it's understandable to be craving something longer...

Quarantine countdown: Must-watch movies while stuck in your home

Quarantine countdown: Must-watch movies while stuck in your home

During your time in quarantine, it might become increasingly harder to occupy yourself with something to do as your choices are limited to the confines of your home. With your normal, habitual routine...

The U.S. Constitution

The power of freedom of assembly let one become part of many marching to stop school shootings

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2020

As my dad lifted me up on his shoulders, I could see thousands of people packed in the streets, all waiting to march. This is the power of assembly. This is freedom. Free speech and assembly are important...

Researcher Kim Jaimes mixes science with raising family and passion for running and painting

Researcher Kim Jaimes mixes science with raising family and passion for running and painting

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2019

It is not often you meet someone who has BS in biology, is training to run a 10K, trilingual, paints pet portraits, sings and does medical editing. But Pelham resident Kim Jaimes does that and more. Jaimes...

Armenian people still living in containers after 1988 earthquake; children's center provides hope

Armenian people still living in containers after 1988 earthquake; children’s center provides hope

By Kira Findikyan and Julia Findikyan
July 3, 2019

GYUMRI, Armenia - On December 7, 1988 at 11:41 a.m. disaster struck the second largest city in Armenia. In less than a minute, an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale killed 25,000 people, trapped...

Sixth grade fairy-tale authors chosen to share their stories with Pelham second graders

Sixth grade fairy-tale authors chosen to share their stories with Pelham second graders

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2019

Thirty sixth grade students rushed out of their first period classes at Pelham Middle School on March 21 to head back to their alma maters. These students were selected to read to the second graders at...

Meet PMHS alumni Oz Coto-Chang, the man behind youth services at Pelham library

Meet PMHS alumni Oz Coto-Chang, the man behind youth services at Pelham library

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2019

We've all been to the Pelham Public Library to check out a few books or to find a quiet place to study. But many don't pause to consider who makes the library so special. For ten years, Youth services...

Inside the Senior Haunted House: class president Joey Silva on the Halloween tradition

Inside the Senior Haunted House: class president Joey Silva on the Halloween tradition

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018

With senior class president Joey Silva running the show, Pelham Memorial High School is readying itself to host the annual Senior Haunted House on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 7-9 P.M. at the high school. How...

Guess.

Our trials and tales and tricks—as twins

By Julia Findikyan and Kira Findikyan
August 14, 2018

Julia and Kira Findikyan, staff reporters for the Pelham Examiner, are identical twins. In this dialogue, they talk about how doctors and their parents worked to keep track of who was who before their...

TILW Summer Experience moves from PMS to Eastchester; officials won't give specifics on why

TILW Summer Experience moves from PMS to Eastchester; officials won’t give specifics on why

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
July 16, 2018

Last summer, kids entered Pelham Middle School excited, as they had for many years. Not for summer school, or for any school at all. For summer camp. Offered the week after school ended, the Teacher...

Dr. Michael Prisco follows father’s footsteps in orthodontics business

By Julia Findikyan, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2018

Kids of all ages sit in bright blue Yankee Stadium seats looking at paintings, signed photographs or pictures of tooth fairies playing baseball made by kids. Whatever they are doing, they are all waiting...

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