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Newton High School Class of 2024 Celebrates Graduation - Part I
NEWTON, NJ—Surrounded by their friends, families and teachers, the Newton High School Class of 2024 graduated in perfect hot June weather, on Palmer Field on Monday, June 17. It was Newton High School Principal Kurt Waldron's final ceremony with the Braves. After 29 years in Newton, Waldron is also graduating to retirement. After the 164 graduates processed in with the teachers and the Newton Board of Education members, the National Anthem was sung by the senior Newton High School Honors Choir students, followed by the Alma Mater.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The 2024...
Goddard School in Parsippany Holds Heartwarming Pre-K Graduation Ceremony
PARSIPPANY—The Goddard School held its Annual Pre-K Graduation on Friday, June 28, at 311 Smith Road. Fourteen students graduated Pre-K and will start Kindergarten in September. The graduates included Aarnav Nagpal, Abhinav Soni, Dhishan Tkakor, Harshil Patel, Hunter Hogstra, Mia Vargas Villegas, Ojas Joshi, Sachi Bhat, Tyler Dendulk, Vihaan Rana, Dhaara Bagali, James Lin, Vedant Praveen, and Landon Imhof.
Ramapo Indian Hills rescinds new superintendent's contract days before start date
OAKLAND − In a stunning reversal, the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education voted 5-0-3 Thursday to rescind its May 28 vote electing a new school superintendent four days before he was scheduled to take office. No reason was given for rescinding the five-year contract to hire Ronnie Tarchichi, now superintendent of the Pennsauken School District in Camden County as of July 1. ...
Ideal Institute of Technology hosted I-Achieved Graduation for class of 2024
$100,000 in Scholarships Were Awarded to Graduates to Continue Education at Centenary University. More than 200 students at the Ideal Institute Entrepreneurship and Technology Hub received their diplomas at the I-Achieved Celebration Graduation, which was hosted at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. Ideal Entrepreneurship and Technology Hub, a state-of-the-art facility, brings together the best and the brightest minds from across the region to collaborate on new projects and ideas and provides students, faculty, and industry professionals with access to the latest technologies, resources, and networks that will help spur innovation and creativity. Many of these graduates were at risk of never completing a career education, but now they will celebrate the special success that comes with surmounting obstacles.
Newton High School Announces 2023-2024 Fourth Marking Period Honor Roll
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced the students who have qualified for Honor Rolls for the fourth marking period of the 2023-2024 school year. Students who have a grade point average greater than or equal to 3.5 through 3.749 receive Cum Laude. Students who have a GPA greater than or equal to 3.75 through 3.999 receive Magna Cum Laude and students who have a GPA of 4.0 and above receive Summa Cum Laude.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cum Laude Grade 9 Joslyn Anderson, Edwin Demetrio, Kayla Dionne, Ashley Duffy, Salem Ghostkeeper, John Kurilko, Esmeralda Merlo,...
Montclair Softball Still Stinging from State Playoff Defeat
Montclair High School’s softball team was on the brink of winning a state playoff game. Then victory slipped through their fingers. With just four outs remaining, Morristown managed to score three runs in the top of the sixth inning. That shattered the Mounties’ dream of securing a spot in the state sectional title.
Livingston School Board Honors 2024 Retirees from Livingston Public Schools
LIVINGSTON, NJ — During the Livingston Board of Education’s (LBOE) annual retirement ceremony earlier this month, Sue Burman, Director of Human Resources at Livingston Public Schools (LPS), recognized all of the employees that retired from the district over the past school year. The nine out of 17 retirees who were present for the ceremony were individually introduced and received a commemorative engraved clock in honor of their years of service to the district. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Retirees present at the meeting were: Paul Ehrenfeld Keith Chaudruc Amedeo Ciminnisi Nancy Ciminnisi Randy Dulny Ellen Goldstein Maria Lekhrajmal Laurence Seltzer Leslie Paris This school...
North Jersey Sports Awards 2024: Best moments from the show and list of recipients
ENGLEWOOD −The 2024 North Jersey High School Sports Awards, presented by Englewood Health, honored more than 300 of the top area high school athletes from over 30 sports Friday night at Bergen PAC. The show was produced with the support of Bogota Savings Bank, Boundless Adventures, Westchester Soccer Club - USL League One, USA TODAY Sports and Golfweek. The show was free for all attendees thanks to a sponsorship provided by Englewood Health. ...
Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Seven New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence. The Sharing Network Foundation’s scholarships are made possible thanks to several of the organization’s family and partner funds:
New Jersey Youth Corps of P’burg salutes 13 graduates from Warren County
Thirteen New Jersey Youth Corps members joyfully tossed their caps to the sky at a special graduation ceremony Wedneday at the Merrill Creek Reservoir Visitor Center. It was the culmination of their year, which was distinguished by dedicated effort to learning hard work, community fostering and personal development. From here on out they’ll be taking on the responsibility of being adults.
Aliyah Lambo Receives Offer from D-3 Pratt Institute Cannoneers Women’s Basketball
Randolph High School (N.J.) combo guard Aliyah Lambo has picked up an offer from Division III Pratt Institute Cannoneers Women’s basketball program, yesterday she wrote via X. Additionally, Lambo, who also plays for Team Melious Lightning, holds from D-1 Coppin State, D-II East Stroudsburg and D-III D-1 Maine Maritime...
Possible Wayne Schools District Goals for the 2024-2025 School Year
WAYNE, NJ – Every year, the Wayne Township Public School District sets annual goals as “good change management practice,” according to Superintendent of Wayne Schools, Dr. Mark Toback. “And that’s why each one is always achieved.” For the 2024-2025 district goals, the school administration came up with six possible goals that the Board of Education will likely vote on in their January meeting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER TAPinto covered the first goal “Leveraging AI to Enhance Educational Outcomes and Employee Efficiency,” in an earlier article, while this article will cover the remaining five...
Erin Dietrich Named to Wilkes University Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 Semester
DOVER — Erin Dietrich was named to the Dean’s List at Wilkes University for the spring 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits. Wilkes University opens doors for those willing...
Bill Taverner Reflects on Three Decades of Impact in Health Education
Morristown New Jersey Expert Bill Taverner Reflects on Three Decades of Impact in Health Education. With over thirty years of dedicated service in health education, Bill Taverner, the Executive Director of the Center for Education, shares his journey and vision in a reflective interview. His insights highlight the evolution of health education and his pivotal role in fostering educational advancements.
The Sparta High School Class of 2024 - Graduation Highlights Part II
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta High School Class of 2024 was honored at their graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 20. The temperatures soared to more than 100 degrees on the field as the students in mortarboards and gowns waited for that moment when they could move their tassel and toss their caps. This year’s class will be attending colleges throughout the country, according to the school’s counseling department:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER American Musical and Dramatic Academy American University Bay Path University Binghamton University Boston University Cedarville University Centenary University Centenary University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Clemson University Colgate University College of...
Warrior 4 Life Scholarship Foundation Awards $11,500 To College-Bound Students
More than $11,000 in scholarships were officially handed out to nine Franklin students June 23 by the Warrior 4 Life Scholarship Foundation. The students and their families gathered at the Township Performance Gazebo on DeMott Lane for an informal photo session and meeting with Warrior 4 Life Foundation organizers. The...
Centenary University Awards Degrees to Bergen County Residents
University confers degrees on 348 students earn degrees at the University’s 149th commencement during three on-campus ceremonies. HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., June 25, 2024— Centenary University awarded degrees to 348 graduates at its 149th commencement, which was held as three separate in-person ceremonies presided over by President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D., on the University’s Hackettstown campus. Two of the ceremonies recognized graduates who earned associate and undergraduate degrees, while a third event showcased academic accomplishments of master’s and doctoral graduates.
Chatham Residents Earn Degrees from Lehigh University and University of Hartford, and Others Gain Academic Recognition
CHATHAM, NJ -- Ryan Drum of Chatham graduated with a BS in Business & Economics in Finance from Lehigh University in Spring of 2024. Ella Healy and Ava Healy, both of Chatham, were among the graduating Class of 2024 at the University of Hartford.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ella Healy earned a B.A. in the College of Arts and Sciences and Ava Healy a Master of Architecture from the College of Engineering, Technology and Architecture. Braden Mellina, Chatham High Class of 2022, has been named to the University of Colorado's Dean's List for the Spring...
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