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May 17, 2013 Huntington Strong in Patrick Hannon Bridge Tournament
They came, they saw, they conquered. Julius Caesar wrote a first-person version of the same phrase in 47 BC to describe a quick military conquest. Today it applies to 23 Huntington School District students who are quickly mastering the game of bridge...full story>>
May 10, 2013 Finley Musicians Perform in Greenwich Village
A J. Taylor Finley Middle School percussion ensemble consisting of ten talented seventh graders, recently performed in Greenwich Village during "Percussion People," a monthly show at the famed Players Theatre...full story>>
March 11, 2013 Twin Exhibits Celebrate Black History Month
The Huntington High School and J. Taylor Finley Middle School main lobbies have featured colorful and informative displays for much of the past month with dozens of artifacts that have helped recognize the culture and contributions of outstanding people of color in the United States...full story>>
March 6, 2013 Ermine Brockschmidt's Work Ethic is Amazing
Why retire if you love what you do? That's Ermine Brockschmidt's philosophy. The J. Taylor Finley Middle School teacher's aide celebrated her 86th birthday last week on the job, which is exactly where she wants to be for many more years...full story>>
February 27, 2013 Allyson Arleo Sparkles at Finley
Allyson Arleo is a happy J. Taylor Finley Middle School eighth grader. She earns top grades, plays basketball and lacrosse and sings in the chorus. She's a talented young lady...full story>>
February 14, 2013 A Piece of Broadway Visits Huntington
Two Broadway actors recently visited J. Taylor Finley Middle School and gave members of the chorus there plenty to remember...full story>>
January 24, 2013 Finley Trio Makes a Difference
Three J. Taylor Finley Middle School students have hearts of gold. The group was intent on making a difference during the recent holiday season and they succeeded in their quest...full story>>
October 29, 2012 Finley Students Write to Peers in Ecuador
Ingrid Moreira had an idea. The J. Taylor Finley Middle School foreign language teacher asked her students to write a letter in Spanish to children living in Ecuador. It opened a whole new world to the teenagers...full story>>
October 25, 2012 Finley's Energetic Student Council
The energy and enthusiasm displayed by J. Taylor Finley Middle School's nearly 675 seventh and eighth graders is reflected in the four officers who are vigorously leading the Falcons' student council this year...full story>>
October 15, 2012 Finley Pep Rally Lifts School Spirit
There was no shortage of enthusiasm at last Friday afternoon's fall pep rally in the J. Taylor Finley Middle School gym. A large crowd of students and staff cheered the Falcons' coaches and athletes and even applauded loudly for Finley's academic success...full story>>
October 4, 2012 Trustees Appoint Finley Club Advisors
The J. Taylor Finley Middle School after-school club program is fully staffed and ready to roll after Huntington School Board members made 16 faculty advisor appointments during a meeting of trustees this past Monday night...full story>>
August 1, 2012 Finley French Students Post Impressive Results
Seven J. Taylor Finley Middle School students placed in the top ten in Suffolk in this year's national French contest. Officially known as Le Grand Concours, the contest is sponsored by the American Assn. of Teachers of French...full story>>
June 21, 2012 Finley Students Walk Through History
A group of J. Taylor Finley Middle School students went on a fascinating historical walk this month, visiting some of the town's most legendary and even mysterious locations...full story>>