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| − | == St. Sebastian High School == | + | [http://www.worldclassmedicine.com/ Westchester Medical Center] - the region's Level I Trauma Center serving the 3.5 million people in New York's Hudson Valley region; it's an academic partner of New York Medical College and is home to NYMC's Health Sciences Library. |
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| + | [[Image:250px-Tarrytown_Old_Dutch_Church_crop.jpg|thumb|This is not the [http://newyork.hometownlocator.com/zip-codes/data,zipcode,10591.cfm pumpkin head] you're looking for.]] <br> | ||
| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepy_Hollow,_New_York Sleepy Hollow] - About fifteen minutes away via a parent's car (a bit longer if you've got, say, a moped), this quiet village is rich in history and steeped in folklore. [http://sleepyhollowcemetery.org/ Field trip], anyone? | ||
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| + | === St. Catherine's Library === | ||
| + | [[Image:Bast-library.JPG|thumb|[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Alexandria St. Kate's Library].]] | ||
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| + | The '''Library of Saint Catherine of Alexandria''' has stood on the same spot in Westchester County since November 1693, though the building that houses it has changed a number of times. | ||
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| + | The original building was destroyed by fire toward the end of 1697, and again in 1714. On March 29th, 1893, the mad Commissioner Daly began burning all manner of buildings which he felt to be potential sources of contamination in his “war against microbes.” The library was one of his last victims, and required extensive repairs which resulted in its current, more “modern” edifice. | ||
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| + | Fortunately, the majority of the contents housed within were spared the worst of fire, flood, storm and man. | ||
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| + | Today the massive building stands at the center of the Academy of St. Sebastian campus, flanked by the elementary school building on one side and the high school on the other. | ||
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| + | === St. Sebastian High School === | ||
<small>300 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, New York 10595 * (914) 555-1661</small> | <small>300 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, New York 10595 * (914) 555-1661</small> | ||
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| + | Established in 1765, [[St. Sebastian High School|'''St. Sebastian High School''']] (formerly known as The Academy of Saint Sebastian) is one of the oldest schools (and the oldest private school) in the United States. Named in honor of Sebastian, the soldier-saint and martyr who became the patron of soldiers, athletes, arrows, and plagues. | ||
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| − | + | "Naming that which we fear gives us Power. Fearing that which we name gives us Strength." -James Cardinal | |
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Latest revision as of 17:28, 1 December 2009
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You are without trajectory.
Without battle.
Without foes.
You are without Destiny.
Come to us, take your place in the war.
We have need of you.
Just as you have need of us.
-- from "Young Justice," Teen Titans mini-series
History
From the official Wiki page:
"...It gained its name when controversy arose over the naming of a post office in the 19th century, due to the flooding of an existing town (Kensico) now under water of the lake created by the Kensico Dam, part of the New York City Water System. According to local historians and published work, the wife of a postmaster was a devoted fan of Richard Wagner and she shared the composer's interest in Norse mythology. Her preference led to the choice of name Valhalla, after the heavenly hall of slain warriors in that mythology. The area still maintains its association with death through its world famous cemetery area...”
Formerly called Kensico, Valhalla is located in central Westchester County. It has a sordid past filled with rumors and violent mysteries.
The truth, of course, is far darker.
Points of interest
From the official Wiki page:
"Valhalla is the location of the Mount Pleasant Town Hall as well as the Mount Pleasant Town Pool and Community Center. The main street in Valhalla is Columbus Avenue which runs the length of the hamlet. Along this road is the Valhalla Train Station, the Kensico Dam, Holy Name of Jesus Church as well as other shops and restaurants."
Moth Park... see tree -->
Westchester Medical Center - the region's Level I Trauma Center serving the 3.5 million people in New York's Hudson Valley region; it's an academic partner of New York Medical College and is home to NYMC's Health Sciences Library.
Sleepy Hollow - About fifteen minutes away via a parent's car (a bit longer if you've got, say, a moped), this quiet village is rich in history and steeped in folklore. Field trip, anyone?
St. Catherine's Library
The Library of Saint Catherine of Alexandria has stood on the same spot in Westchester County since November 1693, though the building that houses it has changed a number of times.
The original building was destroyed by fire toward the end of 1697, and again in 1714. On March 29th, 1893, the mad Commissioner Daly began burning all manner of buildings which he felt to be potential sources of contamination in his “war against microbes.” The library was one of his last victims, and required extensive repairs which resulted in its current, more “modern” edifice.
Fortunately, the majority of the contents housed within were spared the worst of fire, flood, storm and man.
Today the massive building stands at the center of the Academy of St. Sebastian campus, flanked by the elementary school building on one side and the high school on the other.
St. Sebastian High School
300 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, New York 10595 * (914) 555-1661
Established in 1765, St. Sebastian High School (formerly known as The Academy of Saint Sebastian) is one of the oldest schools (and the oldest private school) in the United States. Named in honor of Sebastian, the soldier-saint and martyr who became the patron of soldiers, athletes, arrows, and plagues.
"Naming that which we fear gives us Power. Fearing that which we name gives us Strength." -James Cardinal
