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NJ students: Vitolo, Wanamaker earn full athletic scholarships
North Stars Gymnastics Academy announced two of its graduating high school seniors have earned full athletic scholarships to NCAA Division One Women’s Gymnastics, continuing its legacy of developing high-caliber athletes who go on to compete in nationally-ranked programs. Madison Vitolo of Basking Ridge and Karina Wanamaker of Flemington recently signed National Letters of Intent to formalize… → Read More
NJ students: Ray raises breast cancer awareness
Battling breast cancer has a prominent place in the heart of Short Hills teenager, Auyona Ray. When her relative was diagnosed, but fought the disease after early detection, the freshman at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung decided to take on the cause and raise awareness. “On Oct. 9, I marched in Livingston with “Let’s Save Ma (LSM),” a non-profit organization which provides women with… → Read More
NJ students: Rowan de Wet selected as Student of the Month
Rowan de Wet, a freshman in the Welding program, has been selected as Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School’s (SCVTHS) Student of the Month for October 2022. SCVTHS English Instructor Christopher Miller nominated de Wet for the Student of the Month award stating, “Rowan demonstrates a real effort and desire to learn. Rowan is always respectful of school policies and personnel… → Read More
NJ students: Brenner receives Milken Educator Award
Shaina Brenner, a second grade teacher at Elms Elementary in Jackson, received the surprise of a lifetime ― a $25,000 Milken Educator Award presented by the Milken Family Foundation for her outstanding and innovative teaching, exceptional leadership and dedication to excellence through professional development. Brenner was surprised with the award at a school-wide assembly of cheering students,… → Read More
NJ students: Ponteriero named winner of Garibaldi award
The Silvio Laccetti Foundation has announced Francesco Ponteriero of Warren as a winner of its Garibaldi award. Winners are chosen from among 14 North Jersey high schools whose students excel in Italian studies and who have advanced the Italian American legacy in their schools or communities. Ponteriero is a junior honors student at The Delbarton School in Morristown. For years, he has been… → Read More
NJ students: 61 recognized as Advanced Placement Scholars
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NJ students: Fei named semi-finalist for National Merit Scholarship Program
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NJ students: Megan Corby receives scholarship
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy has announced that the Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Megan Corby of South Amboy. The Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship was established several years ago in honor of the late 27-year-old Metuchen Branch YMCA swim coach and mentor, Ryan Marie Patterson. The recipient must strive for excellence in academics,… → Read More
NJ students: Schleck attends West Point's Summer Leaders Experience
Education news from around the region. → Read More
NJ students: Niemeyer receives scholarship award
Education news from around the region. → Read More
NJ students: Westfield High School 12th graders receive Seal of Biliteracy
Education news from around the region. → Read More
NJ students: Mount Saint Mary Academy victors travel to Washington, D.C.
The victors of this year’s Euro Challenge competition − Zoe Daly of Piscataway, Victoria Fekete of Livingston, Lillian Del Rossi of Union, Charlotte Jotz of Scotch Plains, Akshaya Karanam of Woodbridge, Katie Ferris of Westfield, and Gwen Oakley of Maplewood−traveled to Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 13, where they were celebrated for winning the contest last month with the topic of Gender… → Read More
NJ students: Daly receives Award of Excellence in Italian
Teresa Sengel, world language department chair and Italian teacher at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, announced Zoe Daly, a sophomore, received an Award of Excellence in Italian from the Italian Honor Society (Societa Onoraria Italica). Daly was nominated by Sengel for the honor based on her performance on the National Italian Exam. Daly, a resident of Piscataway, was honored at a special… → Read More
NJ students: Old Bridge High School adds two inductees to Wall of Fame
Old Bridge High School has two new members on their Wall of Fame. District administrators inducted two exemplary nominees in a ceremony at the Old Bridge High School main campus on May 23 as part of their Senior Awards Night. The two inductees to this year’s Wall of Fame are Quinton A. Crawford, assistant coach of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, and Dr. Nicole Okun, retired Chief School… → Read More
NJ students: Mount Saint Mary Academy's top-performing students given special awards
The School Counseling Department at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung has presented special awards to top performing students. These awards are given out annually to students who demonstrate both academic and personal success. "Students do not apply for these awards," said Kacey King, department chair of School Counseling. "They are nominated to a scholarship committee by their teachers. The… → Read More
NJ students: Sixty-one SCVTHS students receive competition medals
Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) in Bridgewater students recently competed against other career and technical education students from around the state, in both virtual and in-person events, as part of the 2022 New Jersey SkillsUSA Championships. Out of the 107 students from SCVTHS who competed, 61 received medals including 20 gold. The gold medal state winners are… → Read More
NJ students: Voonna nominated for NASA's 'You've Got Perseverance!' Award
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NJ students: Saint Helena School in Edison's students participate in Brain Awareness Week
Saint Helena School in Edison participated in Brain Awareness Week which is held each year in March. This is a global event to promote public enthusiasm and support for brain science sponsored by the Dana Foundation. “The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing understanding about the brain in health and disease through research grants and public outreach.… → Read More
NJ students: Linden third-grader raises more than $2,000 as part of service project
A third-grader from School No. 10 in Linden was able to raise more than $2,000 for the Friends of Linden Animal Shelter as part of a service project she took on for Martin Luther King Day. Amelia Hanger started the project two years ago when she raised $400 for the shelter and continued it last year by raising $1,000 for the Linden Presbyterian Church food mission. Amelia said she is proud of… → Read More
NJ students: Mount Saint Mary Academy senior named Cadet Captain
Rigorous training and a commitment to aiding others in their time of need recently led Claire King of Basking Ridge, a senior at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, to be named a Cadet Captain of the Berkeley Heights EMS. “I have always been interested in helping people and I have a deep concern for those around me,” she said. “The rescue squad was a great opportunity to meet new people, help… → Read More