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Proud of its Graduating Senior Class, Somerville High School Installs Photo Tribute on Front Lawn
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Row after row of smiling faces have popped up on the front lawn of Somerville High School, 275 placards reflecting the relief, joy and achievement of high school graduation. Congratulations to the proud members of the 2024 Class of Somerville High School.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER One-by-one, principal Jerry Foley, with an assist from staff members, planted the images on Friday afternoon in advance of the annual graduation ceremony at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 20, continuing a tradition that began five years ago at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Helping out were Jennifer DePace, assistant principal; Dave Damaschke, supervisor of Guidance, Tim Davis, athletic director and Kurt Lorentzen, business teacher. Foley said the outdoor gallery is popular with students, many of whom pose for pictures with parents, family and friends at the conclusion of graduation ceremonies. Once they're finished taking their photos, most students remove the signs to bring home as another memento of their years spent at SHS, according to Foley. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Little Library's Debut in New Brunswick a Storybook Ending for Middle School Teacher
NEW BRUNSWICK – A real-life storybook ending was playing out Saturday afternoon on Joyce Kilmer Avenue, where eighth grade English teacher Angelice Oramas was preparing to cut the ribbon on a little library in front of the Youth Sports Complex. Oramas’ lifelong love of reading was once unlocked by a teacher who gave her a tablet-sized e-reader preloaded with all the Harry Potter books.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER And as she was stuffing young adult novels, easy-readers and even a few picture books behind the library’s clear glass doors, she was thinking about...
Joyce Kilmer's New Field Day and Legacy Wall a Hit with Students and Staff
MILLTOWN, NJ - As the 2023-24 academic year draws to a close, Joyce Kilmer students were treated to a new and improved Field Day. The Field Day was a huge success in the eyes of students and staff. Joyce Kilmer fourth through sixth grade students got the opportunity to enjoy Field Day on June 3. On June 5, it was the seventh and eighth graders turn. The newly designed Field Day and the eighth grade Legacy Wall were both spearheaded by Joyce Kilmer Dead of Students Justin Bloss and Joyce Kilmer Middle School Language Arts teacher Danielle...
Final Greater Middlesex Conference boys lacrosse season stat leaders for 2024
Check out the lists below to see the Greater Middlesex Conference season stat leaders in the state in six statistical categories: points, goals, assists, saves, ground balls and faceoffs won. *These numbers are based off stats reported by coaches to njschoolsports.com. NOTE: Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may...
Piscataway HS Alum Journals Peace Corps Service in Ghana
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Since January 2023, Piscataway High School alum, Alexis Bennett has been busy serving in the Peace Corps in the African country of Ghana as a Community Health Extension Agent. In her role, Bennett works in rural communities helping to raise health standards through community-centered education initiatives.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Now in her second year of service, the William Patterson University graduate shared an update with TAPinto on her work in the Peace Corps and asked for support to build new living quarters for nurses in her village: “Since arriving in...
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