Ballston Spa HS Celebrates Class of 2023

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ballston Spa High School honored 289 members of the Class of 2023 on June 23, hosting its annual commencement ceremony at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Student Government President Celina Beyer-Teal, Class of 2023 President Isabella Bennice,

Valedictorian Mia Bedell, and Salutatorian Lee McKinley all spoke during the ceremony. BSHS interim principal Richard Murphy, Superintendent Dr. Gianleo Duca, and Board of Education president Jason Fernau also addressed those in attendance.

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Puzzles

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Leak, Leek

Leak refers to the escape or passage of something. All of the water leaked out of his canteen while he was hiking.

Leek refers to an edible plant (part of the onion family). Rick grew beets, tomatoes, and leeks in his garden.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com