Two Rockland students to compete in International Soap Box Derby

Posted Date: 07/15/26 (12:42 PM)

A young woman smiles while sitting in a blue soap box derby car labeled 'MOJO' with the number 511.

A young boy smiles from inside a white soap box car with the number 320 and "Liberty, NY" on its side.

Best of luck to our very own Rockland Central students, Henry Freidenstine (Local Stock Champ, Car #320) and Emma Gaebel (Rally Masters Champ, Car #511), in the All-American Soapbox Derby World Championship race!
The race will take place Saturday, July 18, at Derby Downs, in Akron, Ohio.
Submit good luck messages directly to the racers until 5 p.m. Thursday, July 16.
Catch all the racing action streaming live starting at 8 a.m. at Soap Box Derby Official YouTube Channel.
Let's show Henry and Emma the full support of the Rockland Central community! Let's go!