On Saturday, April 14, Awan Jenkins ’18 won the Jazz High School Competition at the 36th Annual New England Saxophone Festival & Competition. As the winner of the competition, Awan was invited to perform as the opening act for the international saxophonist Yosvany Terry. Congratulations Awan!
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We invite you to view our 2018 school video – What Does CBA Mean to Me?
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On Friday, March 16, we celebrated our 9th Annual Purple & Gold Gala at Franklin Plaza. It was a wonderful event that brought together more than 300 family, faculty, and friends of CBA. With the help of sponsors, auction donors, and guests, this year’s gala raised over $129,000, more than ever raised in CBA history at the gala. We are so grateful to our gala co-chairs Michael & Veronica Hicks and Britt & Frieda Carmer, and the gala planning committee who really helped to bring this year’s gala to the next level. Prior to our live auction, we shared with our guests this video below. This truly captures what it means to be a part of CBA. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyQbVBrGZsQ[/embedyt]
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On Saturday, January 27, 2018, 15 middle school members of the Lego Robotics Team competed at a First Lego League qualifier tournament at Suny Polytechnic in Albany. The theme of this years tournament was HydroDynamics. CBA housed 2 teams – the CBA Bro Bots and the CBA Brick Brothers.
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On January 14, the CBA JROTC program hosted its annual Military Ball at the Marriott Hotel. There were over 400 students and guests in attendance. The evening started with a receiving line, where Cadet Colonel Michael Pumiglia ’18, Major Don Fawthrop, and Dr. Schlegel welcomed everyone. Afterwards, students enjoyed a night of dinner and dancing, and in addition, many Cadets were promoted in front of their dates and fellow Brothers.
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The Winter 2018 issue is now available for download. Featured stories include:
On December 27, Coach Dave Doemel ’71 was honored for his 300 wins in a pre-game ceremony prior to the varsity basketball game against LaSalle Institute during the 8th Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament. Coach Doemel attained an impressive record of 300 wins in his 20-year varsity basketball coaching career at CBA. That evening, the Ned McGraw Gymnasium was packed with family, former players, colleagues, and friends, all there to show their support for Coach Doemel.
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On the morning of Thursday, November 9, CBA held a special signing ceremony for three of our athletes to sign letters to play college baseball and lacrosse. The Student-Athletes will be heading to Siena College and The College of Saint Rose.
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On Friday, November 3, the 8th grade participated in a service day at the Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne. Double H Ranch provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Students were welcomed to HH and taught about the history of HH by Board Member, Dr. Dennis McKenna ’84 and CEO, Mr. Max Yurenda. They then, broke up into groups to help clean up the grounds. The class worked for hours in the rain raking, clearing, bagging and hauling sticks and leaves into a truck to be taken away.
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On Saturday, October 14, players from varsity football team volunteered at the 21st Annual Capital Region Buddy Walk held at Schenectady Central Park to benefit the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center, a division of the Center for Disability Services. Our student-athletes helped Anne Costigan, Deputy Executive Director of Center for Disability Services to set up for the Buddy Walk.
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