NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, NJ
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February 2021 E-Newsletter |
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Upcoming Events
The following is a list of important upcoming events:
- February 1: Swimming and Indoor Track practices begin
- February 4: Guidance's NCAA Information Night, 7:00pm virtual
- February 5: Aspen closed for 2021-2022 course requests
- February 9: Music Association Meeting, 7:00pm, virtual
- February 10: PTSA Meeting, 7:00pm, virtual
- February 12-15: No Homework Days
- February 12: Early Dismissal @11:55am for all, President's Weekend
- February 15: School Closed, President's Day
- February 17: Blood Drive, 7:30am - 3:30pm, main gym (sign up link below)
- February 18: Parent Advisory Committee, 9:00am, Virtual
- February 24: Staff Afternoon In-Service
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January Students of the Month |
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Sabrina Wojdyla
Class of 2021
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Sabrina Wojdyla has had four memorable years at North Hunterdon. Sabrina’s favorite class is A.P. U.S. Government, which she is currently taking. She enjoys learning about the Constitution and deliberating with classmates, especially about current events. She thinks it is important that everyone learn about different perspectives, and A.P. U.S. Government is a great class to do that. Sabrina is Leading Prosecutor on the North Hunterdon High School’s Mock Trial team, an officer of North’s chapter of the French Honor Society and the Latin Club, as well as a member of the French Club, Interact Club, and National Honor Society. Finally, Sabrina is trying to play on North Hunterdon’s volleyball team again, which she was on varsity last year. Sabrina previously played club volleyball at CJVA in Flemington from 2016-2020. Some of her favorite memories at North include, pep rallies, the 2019 Milk Can game at home, competing in her first mock trial competition last year, and winning sectionals last year for volleyball. Sabrina is planning on majoring in International Business and minoring in French. She also plans on pursuing law school. Sabrina has applied to nine schools (Northeastern, Fordham, Villanova, Georgetown, Boston University, Quinnipiac, Seton Hall, Bucknell, and UMBC), but has not made a final decision. |
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Nicole Mikruk
Class of 2021
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Senior Nicole Mikruk is involved in many clubs and activities at North. Nicole is involved in Interact Club and Unified Club as executive committee leaders. She is also a member of National Honor Society, English Honor Society, Social Studies Honor Society, Latin Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and Technical Honor Society. Nicole is a leading member of the Senatus for Latin Club. Further, she was a coach for Special Olympics before COVID. Some of Nicole’s favorite classes at North have been Honors and AP Chemistry with Mrs. Post and Dr. Wilhelm because the courses were really engaging and interesting. They helped to spark her love for science. She especially enjoyed all the labs that the class was able to do, and she was able to really challenge herself in AP Chem. Prior to COVID, Nicole volunteered at Hunterdon Medical Center, in which she participated with the Tea Trolley. She also was a leader in training other volunteers who joined the Tea Trolley team. Currently, Nicole has a job at Bagel Junction in Whitehouse Station where she also trains new employees. Nicole has applied to Rutgers, TCNJ, Villanova, and UPenn to name a few. She plans to major in Nursing to work her way towards becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Nicole’s favorite memories at North have been in Biomed. The class typically would take the final for the class weeks earlier than their other classes, so at the end of the year, they would all watch movies and talk. They would bring in snacks for the class and just relax after working hard throughout the year. Sometimes, Dr. B would even have leftover snacks from Med Cross Club meetings or bake sales, which was always nice. Nicole also loved Friendship Day and being a part of Lunch Buddies every day because it was a great way to bring people together and make friends. |
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January Athletes of the Month |
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Austin McHugh
Class of 2021
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Captain Austin McHugh has been playing football since the age of six with the Hunterdon Huskies. Austin is a three-year varsity football and lacrosse player. The best part of being a captain is being able to help lead all the players with a determination to be your best, both on and off the field. The team grew as a family with respect for each other and the game. A team goal was always to repeat a state championship, but since they weren't able to make that happen, their other goal was to grow as a solid team. This is something they have been accomplishing more and more each year. Austin is a member of the National Honor Society and Science Honor Society. He has been in the Interact and Key Club for four years, and Ski Club for three years. Austin’s favorite events at North have been Special Olympics and Relay for Life. He served as a coach for Special Olympics for three years. Austin’s favorite moments as a senior was keeping the milk can and etching his initials into it, as well as beating Central, who they haven't played in over nine years. He hopes to continue playing in college, if the opportunity presents itself. Austin is uncertain which university he will be attending, but plans to study science. He would like to say thank you to all his coaches, especially Coach Kley, Coach Owdij, Coach Mazzetta and Coach Chrisman, for giving him the opportunity to play for them and for always believing in him. Austin looks forward to a winning lacrosse season. He has played lacrosse since second grade for the Hunterdon Mohawks and 2Knights prior to high school. |
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Emma D'Alesandro
Class of 2021
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Senior, Emma D’Alesandro has committed to the College of William & Mary to play Division I soccer and continue her academics. She plans to major in Education, specifically elementary education. Emma has been playing soccer ever since she could remember, but the first competitive club team she played for was when she was eight years old. Emma currently plays for FC Copa Academy. Her freshman year, she started playing club, which helped her grow as a player and a person alongside playing for Mr. Delorenzo and Ms. Thorsen. Emma has been on the varsity girls soccer team all four years of high school. Her freshman year, she was part of the girls varsity team that won the Hunterdon-Warren Sussex County Championship. She has scored 6 goals for North in her career. She tore her ACL and meniscus in September 2019 of her junior year during the 5th game of the high school season. Emma believes she has a very good mental knowledge of the game. She grew up in a household that loves soccer, especially her dad. Emma’s dad would take her brother and her out to practice in their backyard. He taught her to be great in the air, winning many headers defensively and offensively, and how to read the game as she plays center back on defense. However, when she first came back from her ACL injury, she played outside back. The team had big competition throughout their season because they were in a very good conference. However, they are a great team and could handle any competition that was thrown their way. Central and Bridgewater are usually their bigger competition, but Watchung is always a good team to face. At the end of the season, Emma earned Skyland Conference Second Team and Skyland Conference Comeback Player of the Year. Unfortunately, this past season they lost to Ridge in the state finals, but the way the season ended did not define them as a team. Their record was 10-3-1. Emma played for the girls basketball team her freshman and sophomore year, but decided to step away from basketball to focus more on soccer. She is involved in the Interact Club and Student Ambassadors. Her junior year, she helped run Hoops for Heart because she could not physically participate. Emma loves helping out in school and the community. She loves finding new ways to become involved and stay active. |
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January Department Students
of the Month
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English: Isabelle Sameiro '24 and Jack Wunder '24
Fine Arts: James Hermiston '22 and Melissa Bostjancic '21
Mathematics: Owen Butler '22 and Sarah Curley '22
Music: Alexander Paige '21 and Annie Meyer '21
PE/Health: Caroline Mueller '24 and Noah Hladky '24
Practical Arts: Myla Schultz '24 and Kathleen Padmos '22
Science: Caroline Robitaille '23 and Skyler Klein '23
Social Studies: Robert Fasciano '21 and Anita LaBelle '22
World Language: Alexandra Moore '21 and Grace Corcoran '21
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January Good Citizens of the Month |
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English: Payton Halberg '24 and Selina Zhang '24
Fine Arts: Ryann Lambert '21 and Emma McCormack '22
Mathematics: Jesse Panek '22 and Leyla Charbonneau '24
Music: Evan Tomljanovich '21 and Chyi Ricketts '21
PE/Health: Jack Dabb '23 and Sophie Peterson '21
Practical Arts: Connor Gross '21 and Madison Morra '23
Science: Lily Henn '23 and Lily Robinson '23
Social Studies: Tara Sangal '21 and Noah Stockwell '21
World Language: Alicia Nelson '23 and Kaylee Clavijo '24
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Top January Tweets from Dr. Greg Cottrell @nhprincipal
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February is American Heart Month. Heart disease continues to be the #1 killer of Americans and in most cases, heart disease is preventable when people adopt a healthy lifestyle, which includes not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood sugar and cholesterol, treating high blood pressure, getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week and getting regular checkups. Click HERE for more information and resources from heart.org on healthy living, signs and symptoms of heart attacks and strokes and more.
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A reminder to parents and guardians that if your hybrid or in-person student is working virtually for a day, the parent needs to notify the attendance office for accountability purposes. Also, please have your student notify his or her teachers in those instances to avoid unnecessary attendance errors.
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2021 Regis Yearbook is on SALE now! This year we feature the fantastic theme: The Silver-Lined Years. Order your yearbook today to guarantee a copy is waiting for you in June. This will definitely be a year that you'll want to remember!
Here is the direct link to purchase a yearbook through our new publisher Entourage: Click Here
If you are interested in purchasing a senior ad, please click here.
If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate person below:
Yearbook Advisor (Designer)
Yearbook Business Advisor (Sales/Distribution/Webmaster)
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Sophomore Girl Scout Troop 81127 recently hosted two different community service activities for the Flemington Area Food Pantry. The troop who has hosted Breakfast with Santa for Union Township Elementary School in the past converted this year's event into a grab-n-go activity instead. In addition, and thanks to a donation from Rocky Mountain Advisors, the troop assembled over 170 craft kits for the Flemington Area Food Pantry. The troop also led the charge of a homemade holiday cookie collection in which fellow high schoolers and Girl Scouts of all ages donated bags of cookies for families in need. Troop 81127 includes Addie Coster, Lizzy Gavlick, Emily Guderian, Lily Henn, Ayan Jones, Aasha Page, Caroline Robitaille, Stephanie Teipel and Ashley Tomson. |
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North Hunterdon Mock Trial won the Hunterdon County Bar Association Mock Trial Competition on January 19th for the second year in a row! Sabrina Wojdyla '21, won the Top Attorney of the competition and Danica Chakroborty won the Top Witness. The team will move onto the Regional Competition next Wednesday, February 6th. The North Mock Trial team participants are:
Danica Chakroborty
Krish Chandel
Mia Kemp
Vikram Kumar
Jenna Lebbing
Eileen Liu
Samantha Muller
Prerna Shankar
Simran Sharma
Samantha Snyder
Imani Walker
Sabrina Wojdyla
Attorney Coach: Dave Culley
Congratulations and good luck at the Regionals!
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Winter Sports and Spectators |
Basketball, fencing, cheerleading and dance team all started their season on January 11th. Swimming and indoor track and field will start practicing on February 4th (after snow closures), followed by wrestling, girls volleyball and gymnastics on March 1st.
Per the state and NJSIAA's restrictions on indoor capacity, at this time no spectators are allowed at any of our winter sporting events. The events are restricted to those individuals needed for the event, i.e. players, coaches, officials, trainers. Please subscribe to the North Athletics YouTube Channel to watch live streaming of winter sporting events at home. If indoor capacity limits change, parents will be notified.
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Subscribe to North's Athletic YouTube Channel |
As spectators will not be allowed to attend winter sporting events, our North Hunterdon Athletic Video Team will be live streaming as many events as they can this season. Never miss a live stream game or event by subscribing to the North Hunterdon Athletic YouTube Channel by clicking on the link below. Past and future games that are live streamed can be viewed by going to the channel.
Please subscribe to their channel so you don’t miss any events.
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Our February Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday the 17th from 7:30am - 3:30pm.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, appointments are required for the blood drive. To sign up, click on the link below for a time slot.
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Warm up with some music while looking ahead to spring!
Mark your calendars!
-The winter musical performance of "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" will air March 4, 5, 6 at 7pm and March 7 at 2pm. Watch for online ticket sales!
-Our next Flowerpower fundraiser will be beginning soon with seeds and bulbs for your garden and yard! Look out for more information coming soon.
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM via Zoom.
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We Need You!
It is not too late to become a member. ALL parents, students, and staff are welcome to join. Visit our webpage at http://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/ptsa/ to signup online, or print a paper copy located under forms. We value you and want you to become a part of our school community. Show your support by becoming a member today!
PTSA Meeting We welcome parents, students and teachers to join us. The next PTSA meeting is on February 10 at 7:00PM and will be virtual.
Support Our School!
Lions Card - Save Money Everyday!
Purchase a 2020-2021 Lions Discount card! Support local businesses and save money at over 95 locations!
The savings is good until NEXT DECEMBER! Tell all your family and friends about this REUSABLE discount card! For just $20, you can begin your savings and support our school! Click here to purchase online.
Show your Lion Pride!
Shop the Spiritwear store.
With the colder weather, it’s time to purchase your North hoodies, flannels and sweats. We also have 3-ply wicking face masks and much more!. Shop online and take advantage of curbside delivery at Sneakers Plus or your items can be mailed to you for a nominal fee. Click here to shop.
You can customize your purchase. Proceeds benefit each grade so at checkout don’t forget to select the grade you would like to support.
Amazon Smile Shop Smile.Amazon and a portion of your purchase goes to PTSA! Every time you shop all year long, you support our school! It’s simple and easy to set up. Click here now for more information on how to get started!
Stay connected
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NHEF Mission
The NHEF mission is to enhance education by funding innovative programs and experiences for all students. The NHEF provides funding for teacher grants and develops programming centered on the college application process to help students and parents.
Upcoming College Financial Planning Presentation
KJM Financial is offering FREE virtual college financial planning presentation to interested parents of SENIORS, JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES at 7pm on 02/11/2021.
Information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the SAT/ACT, College Tours, AP Classes and more will be covered!
Please see attached flyer for more details.
EVERYONE please VOTE!
The Running of the Lions 5K & Walk fundraiser has been nominated for Hunterdon Happening Magazine's 2021 Best in Hunterdon Fundraiser! As a VIRTUAL event, the LION PRIDE roared with SPIRIT!
Please visit the links below and cast your vote to help this fundraiser AND North Hunterdon High School capture the best of 2021 in Hunterdon!
Everything Hunterdon - Fundraiser:
Everything Hunterdon - High School:
Please follow the NHEF on Facebook (@NHEdFoundation) and Twitter (@NHHS_NHEF).
Checking in with us means so much!
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February is here and "snow" much is going on!
Good luck to all our basketball, cheer, dance, fencing, swimming & winter track teams as they kick off their seasons. Check out the creative way North Basketball fans are showing their Lion Pride!
The Booster club board is looking to partner with parents interested in taking on volunteer positions for next year. If you might be interested in lending a hand with the Booster club, please reach out to nhhsbc@gmail.com. Also, everyone, please make sure you have joined the North Hunterdon Booster club. Membership is $25 per FAMILY per year, and covers all athletes for all seasons. Register Here!
A big Thank you to everyone who supported team clothing drives! The next clothing drive is on March 13th for Boys Soccer! Keep cleaning those closets for a cause.
Finally, the Booster Club was thrilled to host our 1st Student-Athlete Wellness Presentation focused on FUEL: Nutrition for the Athlete. Alexa Leomporra of Empower Nutrition & Wellness presented to 65 athletes on how to focus on FOOD first when fueling their bodies for practice, games, and year-round wellness. Alexa shared great examples of what a "Game-Day Plate" should look like and what and when to eat to help your body perform at its highest level. Detailed information about nutrient timing for pre and post workouts was a huge help to all the athletes. If you missed Alexa's presentation, you are able to access it on YouTube at NHHS Booster Club Student-Athlete Wellness Series: #1 Fuel with Empower Nutrition or on the Booster Club's webpage at NHBC Wellness Series page.
Don't forget that ALL North athletes were sent a coupon to meet with Alexa for a FREE Nutrition Planning Session! Contact her at Empower Nutrition or Wellness or call 610-421-4849. Coming in February: MOVE presented by Chris Gahagan of Pro-Activity focused on preparing for fitness testing and tryouts. The Booster Club in partnership with Pro-Activity is working on creating monthly workshops to provide the student-athletes the information they requested and that can support their growth on & off the field!
For more information visit nhhsbc@gmail.com or to join the Booster Club visit nhvweb.net/nhhs/booster/join-the-nhhs-booster-club/
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Board of Education Updates |
Each month, we will include key topics discussed or approved at the most recent Board of Education meeting.
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Tuesday, January 19, 2020 at 7:00pm. Items approved or discussed included:
- The Board recognized January 2021 as School Boards Recognition Month.
- Board approved two resolutions supporting the grant application by the Hunterdon County Vocational School District to offer four years of vocational and technical education to county students, along with construction of a new vocational educational building on North's campus.
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00pm virtually.
For more information on Board meetings and agendas, please visit the district website at www.nhvweb.net and click on the District & BOE Services menu tab.
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North Hunterdon High School
1445 State Route 31, Annandale, NJ 08801
(908) 713-4199
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