NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, NJ
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January 2018 E-Newsletter
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Upcoming Events
The following is a list of important upcoming events:
- January 2 - School Resumes
- January 8 - Booster Club Meeting, 7pm, Faculty Dining Room
- January 8 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm, Cafe B
- January 9 - Music Assoc. Meeting, 7pm, Room 131 (choir room)
- January 10 - Aspen opens for 2018-2019 course selections
- January 15 - School Closed, MLK, Jr. Birthday
- January 17 - Staff In-Service, 11:55 am dismissal, students only
- January 18 - 2nd semester/3rd Marking Period Begins
- January 18 - Parent Advisory Committee Meeting, 9:30am in district office
- January 18 - Lions Cheer Org. Meeting, 7:00pm in room 120
- January 20 - SAT, NOT at North
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- January 23 - Last day to enter 2018-2019 course requests in Aspen
- January 24-25 - Class Meetings
- January 26 - 2018-2019 Course Verification Forms due to Guidance Office
- January 26 - Night of the Arts, 7pm Cafe A
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December Students of the Month
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Tucker Kirchberger
Class of 2018
Senior Tucker Kirchberger plans on studying either Political Science or Economics next year. Tucker will also be wrestling for Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He has been a starter on the varsity wrestling team for the past three years. Tucker won a district title his junior year and was co-leader in pins. Some of his favorite memories at North happened under the lights at home, especially for the first time against Bound Brook his sophomore year. He also made some great memories with his friends in and outside of the classroom. Tucker is on the WHAM Team and participates in New Jersey Youth and Government, where he won outstanding delegate as a Junior. Some of his favorite classes have been AP English Language with Ms. Carr, AP United States Government with Mr. Franzyshen, and AP Economics with Mr. McSweeney. All three are great teachers with interesting subject matter. They all dramatically impacted the way he sees the world. Tucker is employed as a lifeguard for Imperial Pool Management over the summer. He also volunteers for the North Hunterdon Wrestling Club as well as helps to organize book drives for underprivileged kids.
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John Anderson
Class of 2018
President of North Hunterdon's Spanish Honor Society, John Anderson has had an impressive four years at North. John is also an active member of National Honor Society and Science Honor Society. He participates in Model UN as a member of the International Criminal Court. His favorite classes at North have been AP Biology with Mrs. Flynn and AP Government with Mr. Franzyshen. Mrs. Flynn introduced John to the world of biology and helped him realize that he wanted to study Biomedical Engineering on a Pre-Med track in college. Mr. Franzyshen taught John the importance of understanding and accepting different perspectives in order to see an issue in its entirety. John has been a member of the Varsity Track Team since sophomore year in both the winter and spring seasons, competing primarily in shot put. He has been a member of Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout during his sophomore year after dedicating more than 100 service hours to a project that benefited the CTMS Instrumental Music Department. John was also a New Jersey Governor’s STEM Scholar and graduated the program at the end of his junior year. During the summer of 2017, he was one of 5 students selected to serve as research interns for a pilot program at Rowan University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering. John also volunteers for community organizations such as Meals on Wheels and the PTSA. His favorite memories at North have been spending time with the other throwers on the track team as well as goofing around with his friends during lunch and study hall.
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December Athletes of the Month
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Aniya Stevenson
Class of 2018
Aniya Stevenson has been playing basketball competitively since she was seven years old. Aniya has played in AAU, a travel basketball league, in the summer and fall for the past eight years. She has also played for Team Miller, United NJ, and KJ Basketball. Aniya’s strongest skill is rebounding. Her coach, Mr. Franzyshen has said many times, “Aniya is the most aggressive rebounder I have ever seen in my coaching years.” She plays small forward and is the team Captain. Last year, Aniya finished the season averaging 4.2 points per game. Aniya has decided not to play ball in college due to her major interest in Medicine. She wants to be a Neonatologist, a doctor who takes care of high risk and premature babies. Aniya was accepted to Drexel University and is waiting on acceptances from Brown, Princeton, Johns Hopkins, and Seton Hall. She is currently enrolled in the Hunterdon County Polytech Nursing Program. Outside of basketball, Aniya is part of the Photography Club and plans on running track in the spring.
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Andrew Gapas
Class of 2018
Four year varsity letter winner, Andrew Gapas has been wrestling for the past 12 years. Andrew’s strongest skills are being a leader for his team, having confidence on the mat, and being able to motivate others. Last year, he earned the title of District Champion and placed eighth in last year’s state tournament. Currently, Andrew has 76 career victories and is on track to pass the 100 mark by the end of this season. Andrew is looking forward to wrestling in this year’s Neptune and John Goles Tournaments. He is also looking forward to his meets against Hunterdon Central and Voorhees. Andrew is planning on wrestling Division 1 at Clarion University. He will be majoring in Special Education.
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December Department Students
of the Month
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English: Thomas Flynn '18 and Bree Zhang '18
Fine Arts: Robert Fodera
'18 and Alanna Conway '18
Mathematics:
Shaelyn Marks '20 and William Gunter '20
Music:
Catriona Ferguson '18 and Jonah Lione '19
PE/Health: Patrick O'Rourke '19 and Corinne Kaniewski '18
Practical Arts: Connor Gross '21 and Abigail Fiorentino '19
Science: Brendan Mahaney '21 and Maya Connors '21
Social Studies: Niklas Hoyer '21 and Mackenzie Pearson '21
World Language: Julia Wern '21 and Ethan Kupershtein '19
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December Good Citizens of the Month
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English: Kadie Davis '18 and Erik Dehkes '18
Fine Arts:
Madison DePalma '19 and
Madeline Coe '20
Mathematics:
Mahtob Ahan '21 and
Erin Carbone '18
Music: Jackie Ward '18 and David Andreas '18
PE/Health:
Michael Pierce '19 and Charleston Lavigne '18
Practical Arts:
Chris Fischer '19 and Madison DePalma '19
Science: Nicholas Line '20 and Olivia Orlans '20
Social Studies: Jolena D'Amore '19 and Kelly Sautner '21
World Language: Rachel Miller '21 and Elaina Brand '21
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Getting back to fitness after the holidays can be challenging. Click
here for tips on getting back on track with healthy eating and exercise.
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Top December Tweets from Dr. Greg Cottrell@nhprincipal
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Follow Dr. Cottrell on Twitter to see daily happenings at North. You may follow him at Dr. Greg Cottrell@NHPrincipal.
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North Hunterdon Lions are
CHAMPIONS!!!
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Congratulations to the North Hunterdon Lions Football Team!
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Congratulations to the NH Lions on their outstanding victory against Phillipsburg to win the NJSIAA Section 2, Group 4 Championship on December 2, 2017 at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
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This is the first state championship the Lions have won since 1975!
Great job, Lions! Click
here for NJ.Com article.
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Congratulations to the Girls Cross Country Team!!!
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The Girls Cross Country Team had an outstanding season with the following championship wins:
- Nike Northeast Regional Champions-First Place Team- #1 team in 8 states
- NJ State Interscholastic Athletic Association Meet of Champions-First Place Team
- NJ State Interscholastic Athletic Association - Group IV State Champions
- NJ State Interscholastic Association North II, Group Sectional Champions
- Skyland Conference Champions
- Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex County Champions
- NJ.Com Girls Cross Country Team of the Year
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And....# 21 In Nation! That is #21 in over 26,000 high schools.
Congratulations to the entire team!
Alexandra Carlson '21, Elena DiMarcello '19,
Chloe Gonzalez '20, Carleigh Haris '20, Angela Kearsley '19, Samantha Kehler '20, Emily Nugent '19, and Brenna Talamo '19.
Congratulations to Coach Sean Walsh who in addition to leading this team to their many championship wins was also named NJ.Com Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year!
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Emergency School Closing-Winter Weather
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In the case of actual or predicted inclement weather, the decision to close school, delay an opening or dismiss early is made after the Superintendent confers with various area superintendents, county road officials, police departments and maintenance departments, in addition to several weather services. Any change to the normal schedule due to inclement weather will be communicated to parents and staff via the methods listed below.
- If school is cancelled:
- A decision will usually be made by 5:30 a.m.
- All afternoon and evening athletic events and activities will be cancelled. Outside groups using the facility will also be cancelled. To check the rescheduling of athletic events, please visit the athletic department’s webpage on the individual school’s website for the most up-to-date information
- If school is delayed:
- A decision will usually be made by 5:30 a.m.
- School will begin two hours later at 9:45 a.m.
- All bus routes will be delayed exactly 2 hours from their original pick-up times.
- The decision is based upon safe traveling conditions predicted for later in the morning.
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- When school is delayed, there will not an AM Polytech session. PM Polytech will be held as usual.
- If school is dismissed early:
- Students will usually be dismissed at 11:55 a.m., if weather conditions call for an early dismissal.
- The decision will be made by 10:45 a.m.
- PM Polytech will be cancelled
Please note: when schools are dismissed early, all afternoon, evening and athletic activities are cancelled.
The high school district uses an automated notification system called School Messenger to contact parents and staff members in the event of an emergency or if the school day schedule will be changed, such as a school closure due to snow. School Messenger contacts the phone numbers listed in our system for each student’s family and our staff members, sends an email to parents, and can also send a text message.
For more information on other resources to find out if school has been cancelled, delayed or will be dismissed early please click on the link below:
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Governor's Educator of the Year Program
2017-2018
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Congratulations to the North Hunterdon High School recipients of the 2017-2018 Governor's Educator of the Year Program. Mrs. Amy Mullay (pictured above), has been a Latin teacher for 17 years.
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Ms. Vicki Kellum has served the District as a Guidance Counselor since 1994. We thank them both for their dedication and commitment to our students. Congratulations Mrs. Mullay and Ms. Kellum!
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Seniors - This month, you will receive an email regarding your name on your diploma. We would like to know your preference on how you would like your name written on your high school diploma. Please make sure it is printed on the form exactly the way you would like the diploma to read. Forms are due by February 9th. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. John Mattes, Director of Student Activities at
jmattes@nhvweb.net
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Night of the Arts, formally known as “Battle of the Bands”, will be held on Friday, January 26th at 7pm in Café A. This night of music, poetry, dance, and fine art should be a fun evening for all involved.
ALL students involved will be required to fill out a permission slip and an information sheet. North students will be allowed to invite up to five students from another school, and will put this information on the permission slip. All students will need some sort of picture identification to be allowed in. Once completed, please hand these forms into Ms. Heyl, Mr. Kley, or Mr. Mattes.
Interest meetings will be held after school in room 156 on January 3rd and January 8th. Please click on the link below for the necessary forms and more information.
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Please be reminded that you must be in attendance in school on the day of the event in order to be permitted to attend this event.
If you have any questions, please contact
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The “Golden Lions” Marching Band recognized a number of top performers at this year’s Marching Band Banquet on November 30. Award winners are:
Top Freshman Marcher - Elaina Brand '21
Top Sophomore Marcher - Callisto Morgan'20
Top Junior Marchers - Ella Fasciano '19 and Rachel Mead '19
Top Senior Marcher - Leah Gaidos '18
Most Improved Band Member- AJ McKinney '19
Spirit Award - Noah Willsey'18 and Brian Slack '18
Sabre Award - Adrian Krowicki '19
Director’s Award - Lawrence Luo '18, Stephanie Sharp '18 and Kevin Garvey '18
Section of the Year Award- Trumpets, Noah Willsey '18 - Section Leader
Pride of the Lions Award - Kayla Boyle '18
Service Award - Fabiana Popolla '18, David Andreas '18, Alex Slack '18, Sammie Dolloff '18, and
Michael Garvey '18
The Rock Star Award - Bobby Foder '18
Pictured above right is Kayla Boyle, recipient of our top honor, "The Pride of the Lions Award".
Congratulations to all!
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Pilot Program celebrates Thanksgiving
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Our annual PILOT Thanksgiving lunch was held on November 17th. PILOT students and peers enjoyed a lunch made up of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potato fries, stuffing, cranberry sauce, apple pie, pumpkin pie, cookies, and much more!! While enjoying our lunch, students had a chance to reflect on what they are thankful for, and share it with the group. Some of the answers included Mom & Dad, their dog, their teachers, and PILOT peer leaders. The lunch is an annual tradition that students look forward to each year, and we are so thankful that it is such a success each year.
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World Language Induction Ceremony
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On Thursday, November 30
th, the French, German, Latin, and Spanish Honor Societies held their annual induction ceremony and welcomed over 80 new members. Each language’s current members performed the induction ceremony and the new members recited an oath as part of their membership.
The French Honor Society welcomed 10 new members. Their ceremony was performed by Emily Decker, Namarata Battula, Fernanda Flynn-Galicia, and Siddharth Datar. They welcomed to their ranks Julianne Bavaro, Rebecca Cecil, Angelica Chin, Amanda Chisholm, Zachary Decker, Philip Frey, Benjamin Kravitz, Erin Provines, Victoria Valendo, and Kateryna Voznyuk.
The German Honor Society welcomed 4 new members. Performing the ceremony were Peter Duttweiler, Victoria Siefert, Liana Bonacorsi, Kim Bieksha, Kevin Garvey, and Rory Temple. The new members inducted were Elise Chapman, Zachary Logar, Keval Rubinchik, and Sarah Switlyk.
The Latin Honor Society inducted 24 new members. Nicholas Paulter, Cade Braddock, Kadie Davis, James Vallay, Grace Clifford, Amy Lenert, Shady Barsoom, Jessica Zalot, and Ashley Trepkau performed the ceremony. The 24 inductees were Jessica Bai, Elizabeth Caso, Jordan Furman, Paeton Horsch, Emily Klein, Caitlin Kravec, Hannah Lamer, Victoria Lockwood, Alexandra Macce, Ryan McKeever, Grant Miller, Kelly Mooney, Callisto Morgan, William Moyer, Nathaniel Nemeth, Abigail Niebling, Taylor Panzarino, Guiliana Paulo, Julian Prieto, Nicholas Rizzi, Victoria Siefert, Jackson Tranquilli, Bridget Treanor, and Joanna Zhang.
The Spanish Honor Society inducted 42 new members. The officers, Molly Stockwell, Grace Clifford, Thomas Kochanowski, and Erik Dehkes, performed the ceremony. The new members are Rebecca Beswick, Katherine Carney, Grace Chen, Richard Chen, Declan Coster, Colburn Ehrhart, Angelina Engira, Kaylyn Feeley, Catriona Ferguson, Abigail Fiorentino, Natalie Fitzpatrick, Ciara Freeman, Katherine Fullowan, Christopher Hale, Corinne Kaniewski, Will Kastrud, Alison Leung, Helen Liu, Julia MacIsaac, Cynthia Mavros, Elizabeth McDevitt, Chloe Morris, Jonathan Murry, Marilena Parker, Jazzmine Parliyan, Jeel Patel, Caroline Petrie, Audrey Riccitelli, Veronica Romanek, Kiley Schaefer, Marisa Schwab, Stephanie Sharp, Sophia Shay, Matthew Shea, Anjali Shukla, Siddhi Sundaram, Cynthia Talamo, Samantha VanBelle, Alexandra Vasile, Kateryna Voznyuk, and Trevor Wise.
Students who were eligible but unable to attend the ceremony will be inducted by their respective honor societies later this year.
Congratulations to all the students on their outstanding achievement!
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Visits by Music Department
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The North Hunterdon Music Department visits the local middle school sending districts every year to promote the many different music offerings available to incoming freshman. Mr. Perry Andrews and Mrs. Katie Chudworth recently traveled to Clinton Public School and Clinton Township Middle School with the Jazz Ensemble and the Show Choir. This trip provides all students, whether performing or in the audience, memories they can carry with them throughout all of high school. The music department will also be visiting Bethlehem and Union Township Middle Schools.
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Sophomore Mardi Gras Dance
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Time to get ready and celebrate at the Sophomore
Mardi Gras Dance!
Where: Mountain View Chalet
154 Route 173 (Exit 11 on Rt. 78W)
Asbury, NJ 08802
When: Friday, February 9
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Dress: Semi-Formal
Entertainment will be provided by special guest DJ Jazzy J!
Tickets may be purchased by clicking on the link below. Tickets are $20.00 each and must be purchased by January 26th.
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Our indoor shack will be open for basketball games and wrestling matches. Please check the the NHHS website for team schedules. We will be offering drinks, candy, hot dogs, and popcorn. This winter we will also be selling nachos!
Come out and support our teams!
Looking ahead, we will hosting our Winter Coaches Appreciation Breakfast and our Custodial Luncheon in January. In February, we will be celebrating Dave “The Rave” Robbins birthday.
Thank you very much for your continued support of the NHHS Booster Club. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at
nhhsbc@gmail.com
Our next meeting will be held on January 8th at 7 pm in the faculty dining room.
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Night of the Arts
will be held Friday, January 26th at 7pm in Café A & B. Mark your calendars for this awesome night of music, poetry, dance and fine art by our North Hunterdon High School Students. Come relax, support and encourage the students as they share their amazing talents with you! Admission is $10 at the door. Coffee & delicious baked goods for sale.
Students: if you are interested in performing or participating in
Night of the Arts
come to one of the interest meetings on January 3rd or January 8th in room 156. Click
here
for more information and necessary forms.
PTSA Customized Candles are still available!
This candle is customized with a student’s name and graduation year, AND makes a nice “ thank you” gift for teacher, parent, family, friend or alumni memorable gift. Free customization options include name, dates, and/or short phrase. Orders accepted
at this website
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Shop Amazon.com
shop all year long and raise money for PTSA at the same time
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It’s simple and easy through Amazon Smile. Click
here
for more information on how to join. Remember that PTSA exists to raise money for every class. “We are working together for your student, all 4 years!”
You can now purchase cozy
North Flannel Pants
available in all sizes! Click
here
to order from our online store.
Zumba will resume Monday evenings in January 2018.
All Levels Zumba Class 6:15-7:15pm in Room 135-A. $5 per participant. Proceeds support PTSA events. Click
here
for more details.
You’re invited to take a Yoga break on Tuesdays from 6:15 - 7:15pm!
Will resume in January 2018
. Open to Parents, Students & the Community. Mixed-Level Yoga class with instructor Lisa Perry in NHHS Room 135-A. $5 per participant. Bring a mat/blanket and towel. Drop-ins welcome, or to reserve a spot by e-mail
lisa@yogaatthefarm.org
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Proceeds support PTSA events. Click
here
for more information.
Upcoming PTSA events:
Staff Appreciation Breakfas
t: February 9, 2018
Sophomore Class Mardi Gras Dance
: February 9, 2018 at the Mountain View Chalet. For tickets click
here.
SAT/ACT Catalyst Combo Course Sequence and Practice Exam
@ North in January & February. Click
here
for more information.
Become a part of PTSA
and help our students have the best year ever!
Next Meeting is Monday, January 8, 2018 @ 7pm in Café B
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All are welcome to attend!
Support your North Students!
Check out our
Online Store
to purchase
the
2017/18 NHHS Calendar, Kid Stuff Books, and other PTSA items.
Use Code
: North2017
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Keep
music in mind as 2018 begins!
The North Hunterdon Music Association is so grateful for the support of our members and volunteers. We're a great group! Our membership dollars, along with fundraising efforts, help provide programs, services, and scholarships which encourage and enrich all of our music students. Click
HERE to visit our website and learn more about who we are and what we do.
We'd love to see you at our next NHMA meeting!
Next meeting: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the choir room (Room 131).
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Discounted NJ Devils Hockey Tickets Available Now!
Game is March 8 vs. Winnipeg Jets
The NHEF is offering New Jersey Devils tickets to the North community. A portion of all tickets sold using our coupon code will benefit the NHEF. The NHEF is in a competition with other New Jersey Education Foundations to win New Jersey Devils prizes. For the past two years, the NHHS community has purchased the largest block of tickets out of all other NJ Education Foundations who are selling these tickets. By winning this competition, the NJ Devils awards the NHEF the use of a luxury box for the next season. The NHEF has auctioned that luxury box off at our annual spring event.
Click
Here for NJ Devils Flyer
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2018 INITIATIVES
Please look out for the following NHEF activities!
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Parent Chats will be held after guidance nights.
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Spring Event at Beneduce Winery will be held Friday, April 20.
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College Process Talk
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Essay writing overview
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Spring College Campus Tour for Juniors
Follow us on Twitter at @NHHS_NHEF, Facebook and at our website (www.nhhsfoundation.org)
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North Hunterdon High School
1445 State Route 31, Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 713-4199
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