NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, NJ
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October 2018 E-Newsletter
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Upcoming Events
The following is a list of important upcoming events:
- October 1-5 Week of Respect
- October 2 - PTSA Meeting, 7:00pm, Room 120
- October 2 - Music Association Meeting, 7:00pm, Choir Room
- October 5 - ASPEN opens for winter sports registration
- October 5 - Pasta Dinner, 4:30-7:00pm, Cafe A & B
- October 5 - Homecoming Football Game
- October 6 - SAT at North 7:30am
- October 6 - Homecoming Dance, 6:00pm
- October 8 - Students Off - Columbus Day, Staff In-Service
- October 8 - Booster Club Meeting, 7:00pm, Faculty Dining Room
- October 10 - PSAT Test
- October 11 - Student Photo Retakes, theater
- October 15-19, NJ School Violence Awareness Week
- October 18 - Parent Advisory Committee, 9:00am in district office
- October 21 - Running of the Lions, 5K Run and Fun Walk, Registration 9:00AM, Singley Field
- October 22-26 Spirit Week
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- October 24 - Financial Aid Night, 7:00pm, Theater
- October 25 - PowderPuff Game, 5:00pm, Singley Field
- October 26 - Milk Can Pep Rally, PM Activity Schedule
- October 26 - Milk Can Game, 7:15pm, Singley Field, NHHS
- October 30 - 1st Marking Period Ends
- November 1, Fall Play "Inherit the Wind" 7:00pm, Theater
- November 2 - Registration deadline for December SAT
- November 3, Fall Play, "Inherit the Wind" 3:00pm matinee and 7:00pm, Theater
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September Students of the Month
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Katherine Carney
Class of 2019
Secretary of the National Spanish Honor Society, Katherine Carney is involved in many activities at North Hunterdon. In addition to the National Spanish Honor Society, Katherine is also a member of National Honor Society, English Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and Math Honor Society. She has participated in Model United Nations for the past two years, is a member of Interact, Student Ambassadors, the Relay for Life Executive Committee, and is a coach for the Special Olympics. Katherine was also a member of the tennis team and the winter and spring track teams in past years. For the past three summers, she has worked at Winnewald Day Camp, both as a counselor and a lifeguard. This past year, Katherine won the award for Most Improved Staff Member. She can also be found volunteering at the North Branch Hunterdon County Library and working at the Clinton ShopRite. Katherine works as a cashier at the ShopRite and hopes to become a cashier at the pharmacy soon. She wants to major in Pharmacy next year, so that she can work in research and develop new drugs. Katherine has already applied and been admitted to the University of Pittsburgh. She is also applying to Northeastern, Rutgers, and Lehigh. Katherine’s two favorite classes at North are AP Chemistry and AP Biology. She loves chemistry because it is the most fascinating science and Dr. Wilhelm is a great teacher. Biology gave her another opportunity to apply some of the chemistry she has learned and she loves Mrs. Flynn. Katherine’s favorite memories at North are running track with her best friend Bethany and every day in AP Biology.
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Declan Coster
Class of 2019
Senior Declan Coster has been Class President for all four years of his high school career. Declan is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has been leading huddles for the past three years. He has been a Peer Leader since his junior year, is a member of Spanish Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and the National Honor Society. Declan is a member of the Tennis Team and has played Junior Varsity for the past three years. He is also a Varsity Swimmer and Team Captain for the Boys Swim Team. Declan has loved all of his classes at North Hunterdon. From learning about science principles to world events or foreign language to computer language. He has had great teachers, which have made sometimes boring material very fun. Declan has been a Boy Scout for almost seven years. He has held almost every leadership position in his Troop, Troop 119 of Union Township, including Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Declan is currently a Den Chief assisting a den from Pack 119 in Union Township. He received Eagle Scout at the end of his sophomore year. His project was the installation of two 20ft x 20ft pavilions, eight tables, and ten shade trees at the Union Township Elementary School. The goal was to increase the shade at the school to allow for students to be protected from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Some of his other awards are placing third in the state for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Scouter of the Year Contest, Union League of Philadelphia’s Citizenship Award, and the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Catholic Religious Medals. In the summer, Declan is an ocean lifeguard for the Spray Beach Borough of Long Beach Township. This past summer was his second summer as an ocean lifeguard. Before lifeguarding, Declan completed three years of lifeguard training. His favorite memories from North are messing around with his friends in class, the hallways, in the pool, and on the tennis courts. Declan plans on majoring in electrical engineering. He is applying to Princeton University, Lehigh University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and several others.
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September Athletes of the Month
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Christopher Hale
Class of 2019
Christopher Hale is co-captain of the varsity soccer team. Chris plays center defender. He is the leader from the center back position and controls the team’s overall shape and defense. Chris epitomizes a successful student-athlete as he demonstrates top form on the field and in the classroom. One of his strongest skills is maintaining composure while still managing to be both energetic and enthusiastic. He brings intensity to both practices and games. Chris is a good passer, has good field vision, and is successful at winning 50/50 balls using his heading skills. He plays physically, enabling him to stay with an opposing player. Earlier this year, Chris had a personal best when he scored two goals in the win against Phillipsburg. In the past year, he received the honors of second team-all conference and honorable mention for all area by Lehigh Valley Live. Chris has been a member of the varsity basketball team since his sophomore year. He is an active member in Peer Leaders, Interact and Able, Superintendent Student Advisory Committee, National Honor Society, Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta), and Spanish Honor Society. Chris is also a peer tutor for math and science. His favorite memories from North are attending the sporting events, participating in the Jungle, and participating as a Special Olympics coach. Chris plans to attend a liberal arts college in the northeast and plans to concentrate in mathematics. Depending what school he attends will determine whether he plays soccer and basketball at the varsity or club level.
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Caroline Petrie
Class of 2019
Captain of the Field Hockey Team, Caroline Petrie plays the position of goalie. Caroline’s strongest skill is her ability to work well under pressure. Since she is a goalie, she is often faced with crucial shots that could either make or break the game where it is important to keep calm. Caroline is great at getting the team pumped up. She has the ability to bring positivity and optimism to every game, even if it is against a top 20 team. Recently, the team was able to beat Pingry (1-0) in overtime. The win was even more special since Pingry was undefeated until then. The whole team came together, everyone was on their A-game, and the team never gave up. To Caroline, everyone on the team is unbelievable and she cannot thank her teammates enough for their endless support. Her goal this year is to break 200 saves. The team is working towards beating Voorhees and winning a conference and/or state championship. #roadtostates. Caroline has also played JV Lacrosse at North. She is currently a Peer Leader and was previously a member of Teen PEP. She is the secretary of National Honor Society and is a member of Science Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. Caroline’s nickname is Peach. She has been playing field hockey since her freshman year when she decided to play two weeks before tryouts. Caroline can be found playing in the off-season for OMEGA Field Hockey Club. She plans to continue playing in college. She is not sure yet if she will play at the varsity or club level, it all depends on where she goes to school. Caroline plans on studying biology or criminal justice and Spanish.
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September Department Students
of the Month
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English
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Gaetano Lardieri '19 and Gwenyth Bernick '19
Fine Arts
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Matt Spichiger '19 and Maya Schaeflein '22
Mathematics
:
Clare Sturges '21 and Jackson Buehler '21
Music
:
Nicole Lockwood '20 and Luke Worobey '19
PE/Health:
Catherine Stenberg '19 and Griffin Honthy '19
Practical Arts
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Cynthia Mavros '19 and Kayley Cobb '19
Science
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Max Romano '21 and Ryder DeCanio '19
Social Studies
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Lauren Bancalari '19 and Kayla Solino '19
World Language
:
Zachary Decker '20 and Damiano Palladino
'21
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September Good Citizens of the Month
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English
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Tom Egg '19 and Declan Coster '19
Fine Arts
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Alysa Goncalves '22 and Nick McLellan '20
Mathematics
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James Ammerlaan '22 and Samantha Russo '19
Music
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Veronica Bober '19 and Andrew Green '19
PE/Health
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Maria Mancuso '19 and Charles Brenckle '19
Practical Arts
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Elizabeth McDevitt '19 and Liam Driscoll '19
Science
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Magdalyn Hoffman '21 and Rebecca Beswick '19
Social Studies
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Robert Fasciano '21 and Luke Coster '21
World Language
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Jordan Schneider '20 and Danielle Menzak '22
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Top September Tweets from Dr. Greg Cottrell @nhprincipal
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Dr. Greg Cottrell@NH Principal - 9/7
Started the day with an AP Scholars breakfast. These students all scored at least a 3 or more on 3 or more AP exams.
#northrocks #LionPride
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Dr. Greg Cottrell@NH Principal- 9/24
Coach Blair was on point in delivering some pre-practice motivation to his Freshman Volleyball Team today.
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Dr. Greg Cottrell @NH Principal- 9/11
Mr. Chrisman delivered an outstanding lesson about the events of 9/11. He served as a primary source about the emotion of the day. There was a reading about political events that led up to the event and the lesson finished with a video highlighting the heroes of that day.
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Dr.Greg Cottrell@NH Principal- 9/6
Thanks to a grant from our Education Foundation
@NHHS_NHEF
, our yearbook and photo students have two new very high quality Sony A6300 cameras and lens to work with this year. The students are wasting no time putting them to use.
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Hunterdon County Teacher of the Year
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Congratulations to Mrs. Amy Mullay who was recently recognized as the Hunterdon County Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019! Mrs. Mullay has been a World Language Teacher at North Hunterdon since 2000. Mrs. Mullay, along with the other NJ County of the Year Teachers, were recently honored at a ceremony in Trenton. This is the second year in a row that a teacher from North Hunterdon has been chosen as the County Teacher of the Year! Pictured below, (L-R): Mr. Jeffrey Bender, Superintendent of North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District, Mr. Juan Torres, Interim Executive Superintendent of Hunterdon County Schools, Mrs. Amy Mullay, Latin Teacher, and Dr. Greg Cottrell, Principal.
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast cancer can also be diagnosed in men. The ACS also estimated that in 2015, more than 2,000 men would be diagnosed, and more than 400 men would die from the disease.
Click
here
for more information on symptoms, prevention, treatment and care.
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North Hunterdon is Top School
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North Hunterdon High School has once again been ranked among the Top Public High Schools in the state according to New Jersey Monthly. The magazine released its bi-annual list and North Hunterdon is ranked 34 (up from 39 in 2016) out of 305 public high schools on the list.
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The 2018 Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, October 6 at the high school from 6:00-10:00pm. The dance is open to all grade levels. Tickets can be purchased online through October 5th,
click here
. All obligations must be paid in order to purchase a ticket. If your student is bringing an out-of-school guest, the signed form (available on our website) must be turned in to Mr. Petraglia, Director of Student Activities, in room 239. If you have any questions about the dance or tickets, please contact Mr. Owdij at
mowdij@nhvweb.net
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Winter Sports Registration Open
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Aspen is open October 5 through November 6 to accept registration for Winter Sports. To register your student, log into your parent account, click on Page Directory, click on North Sport. You will select the sport in the Consent for Participation Form. A valid physical form must be on file, meaning it has not expired within 365 days of the sport's start date.
Winter sports that are offered at North Hunterdon include: Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Indoor Track, Wrestling, Boys/Girls Fencing, Cheerleading, Cheer Dance Team, and Boys/Girls Swimming.
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This year's PSAT will be administered on October 10. All students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will be taking the assessment, and some select seniors.
Click here
for testing letter.
The PSAT provides our students with the following:
- PSAT results link students to personalized, Khan Acadamy SAT test prep
- Scholarship opportunities
- Increases AP participation by identifying readiness
- Identifies skills for improvement
Seniors not testing can arrive at school at 10:45am.
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Monday- Comfy Day
Tuesday- Super Hero Day (no masks or props)
Wednesday- Hawaiian Day
Thursday- Tie Dye Day
Friday- Whole School White Out Day
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The 43
rd
Annual Milk Can Football Game, North vs. Voorhees, will be on Friday, October 26, 2018. This year, the game will be held at North Hunterdon High School. Kick-off is at 7:15pm.
HISTORY OF THE MILK CAN:
In 1975, Voorhees High opened, sending students from six of 12 sending districts over to the new school instead of North Hunterdon.
Longtime sports writer for The Hunterdon County Democrat and Hunterdon Review, Lowell M. Snare
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decided there would be a need for a rivalry trophy, as the two schools planned to play on an annual basis. Snare and then-district superintendent, Clifford Singley – the namesake of North Hunterdon’s home stadium – decided on a gold milk can in homage to Hunterdon County’s farming heritage.
Snare
, fellow sports writer Gene Robbins, and local barber Tony DiPietro then painted the stainless steel milk can, which was donated by farmers Bert and Emma Milligan from nearby Union Township, with 18 karat gold paint. The Milligans’ son, Joseph, was a former North Hunterdon wrestler who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Joseph Milligan presented the trophy at the third game, a North Hunterdon victory in 1978, after being released from captivity. (NJ.Com 11/2014)
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National Merit Scholarship
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Congratulations to the following seniors who qualified as Semi-Finalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Competition:
Ryder DeCanio and Kaylyn Feeley.
The following seniors were recently recognized as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program for 2019:
Ethan Avecillas, Gwenyth Bernick, Rebecca Beswick, Abhay Bhatt, Katherine Carney, Richard Chen, Amanda Chisholm, Megan Clements, Evan Ferry, Abigail Fiorentino, Luke Hannon, Arthur Lai, Alison Leung, Adam Lum-DeBono, Rachel Mead, Jonathan Murry, Liam Smeraglia, Tara Teipel, Kateryna Voznyuk, Trevor Wise.
Students were selected based on their score on the 2017 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Congratulations to all!
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Congratulations to Dakota Arabia-Meyer '19, who recently received his Eagle Award, the highest rank in Boy Scouting.
Dakota built an oil tank enclosure for the American Legion which provided environmental and safety protections. Dakota also earned the Bronze and Gold Eagle Palms which are awarded when a scout earns 5 and 10 merit badges respectively beyond those required for Eagle rank.
Congratulations, Dakota!
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National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists
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This June, four STEM students represented North Hunterdon High School and the State of NJ at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts. They were personally taught by some of the greatest living minds in medicine and mentored by prominent medical school academic leaders.
Congratulations to Juniors, Brooks Case, Lance Chauhan, Dylan Chipelo, and Estelle Yeung who successfully completed the Congress and received Awards of Excellence.
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Fall Play - Inherit the Wind
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The North Hunterdon High School Theater Organization will perform Jerome Lawrence and Robert Lee's classic,
Inherit the Wind, on November 1 and 3. For more about the play's story, actors and production, please visit our website,
click here.
Tickets can be purchased at the door, $8 for students and senior citizens, $10 for general admission. Performances are on Thursday, November 1 at 7:00pm and on Saturday, November 3 at 3:00pm and at 7:00pm in the theater.
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The North Hunterdon Ski/Snowboard Club is for students interested in pursuing the sport of skiing or snowboarding. The North Hunterdon High School Ski/Snowboarding Club will once again be going to Blue Mountain Ski Resort for five consecutive Thursdays. The trip dates are January 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, with makeup dates of February 7 & 14. The weekly trips leave school at 2:45 pm and return by 9:45 pm.
Even if your child has never skied or boarded before, lessons are available, and this is a fun and inexpensive way to learn!
You can also reach this webpage by going to the North website, clicking to the Student Activities page, and clicking on Ski/Snowboard Club.
All forms and checks are due by 10/12/18 and should be returned to Mr. Sorg in room 214 or to the athletics office. Plesae email Mr. Sorg at
psorg@nhvweb.net
with any questions.
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Jonah Lione wins Perry Award
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Congratulations to Jonah Lione '19, for winning the Perry Award for Outstanding Youth Actor in a Musical for his role as Bert in the Showkids Invitational Theater Production of Mary Poppins by the New Jersey Association of Community Theater (NJACT).
The Perry Awards are the NJ equivalent of the Tony Awards for Community Theater.
Jonah has been nominated three times in this category and won this year. Congratulations Jonah!
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Energy Assistance Programs
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If you or someone you know needs assistance with their energy bills this winter, please click on the link below to find out about the programs that are available to help with the burden of heating costs. Elizabethtown Gas has provided a Energy Assistance Fact sheet with contact information for the programs that are available to those needing assistance.
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Effective communication between parents and
educators:
- Results in positive benefits for students
- The potential for conflict is reduced
- Life becomes less stressful for parents
and teachers
- Creates a more productive learning environment
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Contacting Your Child's Teacher
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Positive parent - teacher communication benefits the student and all involved in the successful education of the student. If you have a question or concern regarding your son/daughter, please contact the teacher by email or phone and set up a time when you can discuss any concerns you may have. Please visit the North Hunterdon High School website by clicking on the link below for a listing of teachers with email addresses and phone numbers.
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Week of Respect and School Violence Awareness Week
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New Jersey school districts recognize the importance of developing and maintaining positive school climates, and providing students with a safe and supportive school environment devoid of harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) encourages academic success and increased social and emotional competence. The Week of Respect (October 1-5) and School Violence Awareness Week (October 15-19) offer New Jersey schools an opportunity to concentrate on this effort by delivering age-appropriate instruction to students on these essential topics.
During the “Week of Respect” and “School Violence Awareness Week,” North Hunterdon High School will be placing a major focus on respect as well as violence awareness and prevention.
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Do you enjoy celebrating German culture? The German Club does!! On Saturday, September 15, 2018, the combined German Clubs & Honor Societies of North Hunterdon & Hunterdon Central High Schools marched and sang up 5th Avenue in NYC in the 61st Annual Von Steuben Parade. A total of 55 people attended including three generations from one family - North Senior, Annaliese Molzen, her mother Jennifer Molzen, and her grandmother, Ann Meisenbacher, all beautifully dressed in blue & white dirndls: traditional German folk dresses.
An authentic Oktoberfest style luncheon followed the parade where participants enjoyed a little bit of "Munich in Manhattan". In addition to tasting various foods, the students performed German songs to the delight of fellow restaurant patrons. The Von Steuben Parade is an annual celebration of German-American culture that takes place on 5th Avenue in NYC on the third Saturday of September to coincide with the official start of Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. A great time was had by all!
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WELCOME CLASS OF 2022!!
The Booster Club is a volunteer organization that raises funds for scholarships and reinforces our athletic programs. We have recently donated a scoreboard for the Green Gym and a new Reggie the Lion costume is on its way! You can get involved by visiting the Parents tab on the school’s homepage. By becoming a member, you join hundreds of families already dedicated to supporting our athletic community.
You can also support us by buying spirit wear and visiting our outdoor and indoor snack shacks. During the fall, we will be open for the home Varsity Football games. In the winter, we will be open for wrestling, boys and girls basketball and the major fencing tournaments.
We will also be hosting our Fall Sports Coaches Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, October 19, 2019.
Our next meeting is Monday, October 8, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Faculty Dining Room,
GO LIONS!!!!!!
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The
PTSA
and the Senior Class are sponsoring a
Pasta Dinner on Friday, October 5th in Cafeteria B from 4:30 to 7pm
before the
Homecoming Game
. Pasta, salad, bread, beverages, and desserts will be available.
$5
for students/teachers/seniors,
$10
for adults.
Dine-in or Take-out!
You can also take your meal to the stands.
Everyone is welcome!
Pasta Dinner Flyer
All proceeds to benefit
Project Graduation
, a drug and alcohol free post-graduation event for all NHHS grads!
PTSA Information
LIONS Discount Card
Save money at 30 local merchants. Enjoy savings every day with this reusable discount card. Click
here
for more information or text LIONS to 31996 to purchase your card today!
Spirit Wear Store!
Checkout our new online store by clicking
here
and North PTSA will receive a portion of your purchase amount! Show your North Pride with a North Nation Beanie, Baseball Cap, Sweatpants, and more!
Kids Stuff Book
Take advantage of HUGE discounts for your holiday shopping! With the new app that is included, savings are easy and right on your mobile device. Each book is $25 and 50% benefits our NHHS students. Contact Tracy Ceglia
mailto:tracyceglia@gmail.com
or click
here
to purchase your book today.
2018-2019 NHHS Calendar!
Click
here
to purchase
.
Cost is $5 or free with your PTSA membership. They can be picked up in the Athletics office.
ACT Boot Camp by Catalyst Prep
@ North, October 20-21st, 9am - 1pm. For more information, or to sign up, click
here
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You're invited to take a Yoga break on Tuesdays from 6:15 - 7:15pm!
Open to Parents, Students & the Community. Mixed-Level Yoga class with instructor Lisa Perry. Classes located at the beautiful Valley Crest Farm and Preserve. $5 per participant. Bring a mat/blanket and towel. Drop-ins welcome, or to reserve a spot email
lisa@yogaatthefarm.org
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Proceeds support PTSA events.
Amazon Smile
Shop Smile.Amazon and a portion of your purchase goes to PTSA! It’s simple and easy to set up. Click
here now
for more information on how to get started!
Become a member of the PTSA!
We are over 460 members strong. Not a member yet? We need you! Please show your support to all students and staff by becoming a PTSA member today! Click
Join Now
PTSA Meeting is Tuesday, October 2nd @ 7pm in Room 120
All are welcome to attend! !
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If you have a music student or just want to support the North Music program, then the North Hunterdon Music Association is for you!
If you already have chosen to become a member of the NHMA, thank you.
If you would like to sign up, it’s not too late!
Our online registration is easy. Please click
HERE
to join and make a difference through music! Remember that membership makes your child eligible for senior scholarships and the Gary Gilbert Scholarship Award for summer music enrichment!
It’s only October but so much is happening!
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Freshman Tea
on September 24 ~ The Freshman Women’s Ensemble and the Freshman Band filled the cafeteria with music and gave us a peek at this year’s talent. Thanks to all who donated time and baked goods to our NHMA dessert reception.
*NHMA
Homecoming Coat Check
on Saturday, October 6 ~ $1.00 coat check at the Homecoming Dance. All proceeds support NHMA programs and scholarships. Please send cash to the dance with your students if they wish to check any belongings.
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NHMA information table
at each home football game ~ stop by to learn more about our awesome group and buy a seat cushion to keep you comfortable during the game.
*The
NYC Columbus Day Parade
on October 8 ~ The Golden Lions Marching Band marches down 5
th
Avenue.
*The
NJ State HS Band Festival
on October 20 ~ The Golden Lions Marching Band competes.
*The
Phillipsburg Band Festival
on October 27 ~ The Golden Lions Marching Band competes.
*NHMA
50/50 raffle
at the October 12 and October 26 football game ~ come support our music students and have a chance to win something yourself!
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5th Annual Running of the Lions 5K
Mark your Calendar!
The 5th Annual Running of the Lions
will be held on
October 21st, 2018
right here on North's campus!
We are excited to have other school groups join us on race day. We will have the marching band and cheerleaders on hand to cheer everyone on!
We are also excited that many of our annual sponsors are supporting us again this year. Without sponsors and participants, the Running of the Lions wouldn't be as successful as it is - we thank ALL who participate!
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North Hunterdon High School
1445 State Route 31, Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 713-4199
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