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Prom 2024: Curtis High School (178 photos)
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South Plainfield Middle School Honors Fallen Heroes in Memorial Day Ceremony
SOUTH PLAINFIELD – The South Plainfield Middle School (SPMS) observed Memorial Day with a special ceremony on May 23rd honoring those who lost their lives serving the United States of America in the armed forces. The service began with "The Star Spangled Banner," performed by the SPMS Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Orchestra Director Sarah Livecchi. “God Bless America” was then sung by the 8th Grade Chorus, led by Choral Director Katherine Haughwout.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Assistant Principal Kelly Richkus opened the service with introductions of special guests, which included veterans Adjutant of American...
Gates Scholarship Awarded to Union High School 2023 and 2024 Grads
UNION, NJ – A soon-to-be Union High School graduate and a 2023 graduate came together last week to celebrate their mutual achievement of being awarded a Gates Scholarship. According to their website, “the Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Abigail Naranjo, Union High School’s 2024 salutatorian, and 2023 graduate Daniel Momoh-Oare, visited Sandra Mangarella’s class last Wednesday to...
Protestors refuse Rutgers-Newark’s demand to end pro-Palestinian encampment
✅ The encampment has outlasted Princeton University & Rutgers-New Brunswick. ✅ Organizers at Rutgers-Newark have two sets of demands. ✅ The school did not set a deadline for the encampment to end. Rutgers-Newark has told the organizers of a pro-Palestinian and community encampment to leave the encampment they’ve had up...
Livingston High School Theater Receives Foxy Award for Outstanding Acting Ensemble in a Dramedy
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) theater program has received Montclair State University’s Foxy Award for “Outstanding Acting Ensemble in a Dramedy” for its fall 2023 production of “Pride and Prejudice.” In this category, LHS was up against other New Jersey high schools including Summit, Madison, Bridgewater-Raritan and a handful of performing arts schools.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I’m very proud of this award, as it celebrates the entire cast for their outstanding work and commitment to our program—not to mention their mastery of British accents, for which we brought in a professional actor to coach them,” said LHS Director of Theatre Arts Scott Patteson. The LHS theater program performs two stage productions each school year: a drama in the fall and a musical in the spring. This year, “Pride and Prejudice” was the play performed in November, while “Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” was the musical performed in March. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Piscataway Student Wins First Place at National Robotics Competition
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Aditi Gopalakrishnan, a 10th grader from Piscataway won first place at the national RoboCup Junior Onstage USA Competition held at Wardlaw Hartridge School in Edison on May 19. RoboCupJunior OnStage is a competition that integrates science, technology, engineering, and the arts. Teams of two to five students presented a 1-2 minute creative stage performance using autonomous robots they designed, built, and programmed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The OnStage challenge was open-ended, which allowed the performers to use robots and present any performing art they wanted including music, dance, and theater....
Weekly Message From Linden Superintendent of Schools Atiya Y. Perkins
05/27/2024 – Superintendent’s Message Dear Linden Families,CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As we come together to observe Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed to serve our nation. The Linden Public Schools District is grateful for their service and will never forget their contributions. Their selfless dedication ensures the freedom we cherish today. Today, we also extend our appreciation to all who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces. As the wife of a veteran, I understand the sacrifices made not only by our...
William Annin Middle School Advances to CJSAA Championship Game for 2nd Straight Year
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The WAMS Vikings secured a resounding victory over Bridgewater, avenging an earlier loss this season. Their dominant performance, culminating in a 16-2 win enforced by the mercy rule after just five innings, showcased their complete team effort. Now, with their ticket punched, the Vikings are set to face Warren in the championship game on Tuesday, May 28, mirroring last year's final showdown. On the mound - Hailey Adamek pitched a complete 5 innings and allowed only 2 runs against the Bridgewater team that put up 17 in the last meeting. HA put her...
East Orange's Ashanti Pantlitz Named to Dean's List at the University of Bridgeport
East Orange, NJ - East Orange scholars continue to excel in colleges across the globe. The University of Bridgeport's Spring 2024 Dean's List was just announced. Ashanti Pantlitz, of East Orange, was named to University of Bridgeport's Spring 2024 Dean's List. She was among more than 300 students named to the Spring Dean's List.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Officials said that a student must have a term grade point average of between 3.2-3.69 to be named to the University Dean's List. University of Bridgeport offers career-oriented undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees and programs for people seeking personal and professional growth. The University promotes academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse, and supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world. The University is independent and non-sectarian. For more information about the University, visit www.bridgeport.edu. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
ALJ High School Recognizes Nine Student Athletes at Signing Ceremony
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, May 23, various staff members and administrators at Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School participated in a signing day ceremony to honor multiple student athletes for their years of service to Crusader Athletics and commemorate their moving on to continue their athletic and academic careers as NCAA collegiate athletes. The following student athletes were honored:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Zoey Brown – Field Hockey – TCNJ – Lions – Ewing, New Jersey – D3 4.4018 G.P.A. (7 AP Classes, including our Capstone Program); Ranked #17 in her graduating class. Senior Captain and...
Chargers Spring Sports Teams Sweep Division Championships
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - For the second straight spring athletic season, Spotswood High School spring sports teams have won their respective Greater Middlesex Conference Division titles. It was back-to-back division titles for the Chargers baseball, golf, softball and boys tennis teams. For the Chargers' softball program, it was the third consecutive division title. Spotswood's varsity softball team clinched the GMC's White Division title earlier this month. The Chargers finished with a 10-1 division record for the team's second straight White Division title. Spotswood won the GMC Blue Division title for the 2021-22 season before moving up to the...
CHS orchestra senior sextet plays final notes of appreciations for teacher, program
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ Six seniors graduating from Columbia High School are leaving as the de facto leaders of the school’s orchestra. Some of them joined on a whim, others needed to fill a slot in their schedules. Whatever the reason, they’re leaving CHS with a harmonious bond as leaders of the orchestra and a deep appreciation for Todd Van Beveren, music teacher who leads the CHS Orchestra and other district string programs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “They’re all best friends. This group of guys has just made the orchestra a family,” said Van...
Name-calling Bridgewater Raritan student 'school shooter' not bullying, state rules
The New Jersey Department of Education has ruled that it's not an act of bullying to call a Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School student who brought a Nerf gun to class a "school shooter." Acting Commissioner of Education Kevin Dehmer has agreed with an administrative law judge's ruling that the Bridgewater-Raritan school...
Track and Field at Hub Stine to Close for Months as Plainfield Schools Begin Renovation Phase II
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Many of Plainfield's walkers and runners will have to find a new place to work out between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends in Plainfield, according to an announcement today by the Plainfield Public Schools district. Construction of a new turf field and track at the Hub Stine Sports Complex will begin on Friday, May 24. The track and field portion of the complex will close at 11pm on Thursday, May 23, and the Donald Van Blake Tennis Courts will not be affected. This is Phase II of the Hub Stine Sports Complex renovation...
Edison teen on mission to make STEM more female-friendly
EDISON - Reeva Khokhar is on a mission to make STEM more female-friendly worldwide. Not content with the current state of STEM studies, the J.P Stevens High School senior is the National Executive Director of Girl Genius, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering, educating and accelerating females and non-binary individuals in STEM.
Parents claim Seton Hall University was negligent in daughter's death
The parents of a Seton Hall University student who died while in isolation when diagnosed with COVID said the university is responsible for her death because it knew of her epilepsy and that being alone could be dangerous. South Carolina resident Kristen McCartney died on Sept. 20, 2021, and her parents, Sean McCartney...
Prom 2024: Michael J. Petrides High School (64 photos)
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Class of 2024: Monsignor Farrell High School graduates 173 students (180 photos)
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