Author: Claire Bacarella

Rafko poses at his soon to be old desk.
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Rafko resigns as director of admissions

A change of scenery is just around the corner for Ryan Rafko as he resigns as director of admissions and transitions into a teaching position at Waterloo Elementary School.  “Just with circumstances and that pull between that work-life balance, it just works out better for my family for me to […]

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Miss Monroe County comes full circle

18-year-old Monroe County Community College freshman Kendall Comer is busy keeping up on her studies and fulfilling her duties as Miss Monroe County.  Kendall started competing in pageants when she was 9 and ran for Junior Miss Monroe County.  “I was constantly seeing all of the teens and the misses […]

Middle College students walk from class to class
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Middle College returns to in-person classes

As virtual learning comes to a close, the Middle College is welcoming students back to campus for a normal school year. The first day back was Sept. 7. All students were on campus for in-person classes. Previously, MCMC was offering blended and online options.  “Very motivating and definitely a sense […]

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Claire Bacarella

Throughout my learning career, I have always excelled at reading and writing. But it is truly the support from my various English teachers that sparked my passion for storytelling. I am pursuing a degree in Journalism because I am a firm believer in being educated about the world around you. […]