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Montville Township High School 2024 Vice President Calls on Her Class to “Be Brave”
MONTVILLE, NJ – “I’ve learned that nothing worth having will ever be easy and that if you truly set your mind to anything you will accomplish it,” Cristina Ryduchowski, the Montville Township High School [MTHS] Class of 2024 Vice President, recently said. “It requires bravery and persistence,” Ryduchowski clarified, “but nothing is unachievable.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bravery was the theme of Ryduchowski’s graduation speech. Each year MTHS invites four seniors to speak at the school’s graduation ceremony. When the MTHS Class of 2024 President, Ryan Sun, was also named Valedictorian, Ryduchowski, as the...
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
EAST ORANGE — The state has revoked the teaching certification for a North Jersey English teacher after he made unsettling remarks to a female student. Alim A. Hasan's certificate to teach English was officially revoked in late June by the State Board of Examiners. A Division of Child Protection...
Mountain Lakes High School Student Creates Lifeline for STEM Enthusiasts
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Parsippany Cube Club has shaped a vibrant and unique community. Founded by local enthusiast and educator Anikait Sota, a Mountain Lakes High School student, this club has become a cornerstone of STEM and social engagement for kids in our town. The story of Parsippany Cube Club is one of community spirit and giving back.
Livingston School Board Appoints Amro Mohammed as New Livingston High School Principal
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston Public Schools (LPS) has announced that Livingston High School (LHS) Dean of Students Amro Mohammed has been selected to serve as the school’s new principal. The Livingston Board of Education approved this appointment during its public meeting on Tuesday, where Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Fishbein and members of the LBOE congratulated Mohammed on his selection and wished him luck in his new position. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Mr. Mohammed brings a wealth of education and leadership experience to his new position as the principal of Livingston High...
West Milford football poised for a breakthrough season: State of the Program
The West Milford football team is finally coming of age. After struggling through back-to-back losing seasons with teams made up mostly of underclassmen, the Highlanders are turning the page and leaving the past in their rearview mirror. The Passaic County school is feeling optimistic heading into the 2024 season despite turning in a...
Inside look at HS football teams in Bergen and Passaic counties | State of the Program
The high school football season kicks off in late August for many New Jersey teams. We're spending the weeks leading up to the 2023 season by taking a look at the State of the Program of teams in Bergen and Passaic counties. You can find the links for each team below. This file will be continually...
Sparta Area Alumni Campus News - July 16, 2024
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta area alumni have earned accolades and degrees from their colleges. Zachary Miller graduated from Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg, PA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Gainluca Turndorf graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY with a degree in economics. Heather DiPiano graduated from Plymouth State University in NH. DiPiano earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing. Centenary University announced 2024 Sussex County graduates: Andover—Ashley Buchman, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science, summa cum laude; Bailey Delahanty, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management and Social Media Marketing, magna cum laude; Lucas McCarthy, Bachelor of Arts...
Hanover Park High School Announces Students on Fourth Marking Period Honor Roll
EAST HANOVER — The following is the honor roll for Hanover Park High School for the fourth marking period. Distinguished Honors are for grades of 4.00 or above during the marking period. High Honors are for grades of 3.50 to 3.99 during the marking period. Honors are for grades of 3.00 to 3.49 during the marking period.
Video Summarizing Randolph Schools Referendum Shared with Community
RANDOLPH, NJ- The following video and message was sent out to the Randolph Schools community regarding the upcoming September referendum vote. Media Video CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following message was shared in accompaniment with the video: The Board of Education has approved a multi-million dollar bond referendum for Randolph Township residents to vote on. If the referendum passes, the average homeowner would see an increase of $112 per year. This is roughly $9.33 per month, for 41.4 million dollars worth of renovations and enhancements districtwide. Please visit the financial impact section on the...
Sparta Education Foundation's Cornament Raises Funds for Local School Grants
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Education Foundation held their fourth annual Cornament on the turf field at Station Park. Forty-eight teams competed in the heat. There were four rounds of round-robin play followed by a single elimination final round. The Sparta Education Foundation provided grants to Sparta public schools with the proceeds of their fundraisers throughout the year. Many grants bring elements of STEM education to the classrooms, based on grant requests from Sparta’s teachers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In 2023 the SEF funded $160,000 donations to Sparta schools: “Calming Corner” requested by school...
Resident Revives Competition Color Guard
Four decades ago, Rebecca Karpinski’s mother and aunts were part of an award-winning color guard at Verona High School. Karpinski, who has made her own mark in the world of color guards, has decided to honor their achievements by reviving the Verona Vanguard. It will now be called Verona Vanguard Independent because it will be separate from the school district’s extracurricular offerings.
Seton Hall University Spring 2024 Dean’s List
MORRIS COUNTY — Seton Hall University announces the Spring 2024 Dean’s list and congratulates students for their outstanding academic achievements. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4 and no grades lower than “C” qualify for the Dean’s List. The following local students made the Spring 2024 Dean’s List:
Jordan Tillery: Rising Senior Guard with Multiple D-1 Offers
Class of 2025 Oak Ridge High School (Fla.) guard Jordan Tillery has picked offers from three schools: George Washington, Seton Hall and Towson Men’s Division I basketball programs, he recently wrote on X. Additionally, the 6-foot-4 rising senior, who also suits up for Team Loaded NC, holds offers from...
Championship Football Continued at Bloomfield, with State Sectional Titles and an Appearance in the Sectional Final, at MetLife Stadium
Sam Cavallaro's ascension to head football coach at Bloomfield High began in 1966. Cavallaro had success as head coach at Bayonne prior to his arrival at Bloomfield. That first team would finish 4-5 in '66. The next two seasons, Bloomfield had back-to-back records of 4-3-2. In 1969, the Bengals would put together a 7-2 record, defeated Montclair for the first time since 1945, and won a state sectional title. (This was before the NJSIAA playoff format, which would begin in 1974).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bloomfield would defeat Montclair, again, in 1970 and...
Chatham's Non-Profit Computer Science Education Program 'CS Base' Receives NJ Governor's Volunteerism Award
HAMILTON, NJ -- Chatham High student Ishir Rao represented the Chatham-based computer science education program CS Base when it received the New Jersey Governor's Volunteerism Award during ceremonies held recently at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton. CS Base, a non-profit educational organization, spreads free computer science education across New Jersey and beyond. The award represents the state's official recognition for community service in partnership with the Governor's Council on Volunteerism.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER CS Base founder and CHS student Rao received the award on behalf of the 600-plus CS Base volunteers. Rao's organization was the medalist in the Service Through STEM award. CS Base holds a computer science camp each summer at the Library of the Chathams. The 2024 camp is set for Aug. 19 through Aug. 24. Sign up for the camp at: https://chathamlibrary.org/summer-coding-camp/. To learn more about CS Base and the other programs that it runs, visit csbase.org or email reachcsbase@gmail.com with any questions. Those wishing to support this organization, may donate through the website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
National Merit Scholar Center Names Millburn High School Student Scholarship Winner
EVANSTON, IL -- The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced over 800 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships, which are financed by colleges and universities. According to NMSC, "These Merit Scholar designees join more than 2,900 other college-sponsored award recipients who were announced in June. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program who will attend their institution. College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship." This year, 149 colleges and universities are...
Parsippany Students Make the University of Scranton Dean's List
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Students from Parsippany, Florham Park, East Hanover and Whippany were among more than 1,650 students who were named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2024 spring semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean's List. The list includes students from the Jesuit university's College of Arts and Sciences, Kania School of Management and the Leahy College of Health Sciences (formerly the Panuska...
WOHS graduate awarded ‘Future Female Leader’ scholarship
Olivia Raymond was awarded a Future Female Leader scholarship by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). “It feels amazing!” said Raymond, who graduated from West Orange High School last month. The $1,000 NSHSS scholarship recognizes young women who are leaders in the schools and communities, empowering them...
West Orange HS football team wins New York Jets tournament
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School football team recently captured the New York Jets 11-ON tournament championship. The tournament was hosted by the New York Jets of the National Football League at their training camp/practice facility in Florham Park. West Orange also won the tournament’s lineman...
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