NORTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, NJ
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March Students of the Month
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Elizabeth Caso
Class of 2020
Senior Elizabeth Caso plans to major in Biomedical Engineering in college next year at either Columbia, Princeton, or Northeastern. Elizabeth has been the pianist in Jazz Ensemble for all four years of high school. She participated in the fall plays for three years and the winter musicals for four years, where she made many friends. Elizabeth is the Secretary of the Thespian Honor Society, Co-President of the National Technical Honor Society, Vice President of Battle of the Books, and Team Captain for the Relay for Life team Luau for Life. She is also a member of National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society, and Alpha Mu Theta National Math Honor Society. Elizabeth has enjoyed all of her classes at North and has had truly amazing teachers. Biomed with Dr. Badgwell has shaped her path in life. AP Biology with Mrs. Flynn was fun, engaging, and encouraging. Four years of Latin with Mrs. Mullay and Ms. Mason have helped her explore Roman culture and literature and the history of languages. This past summer, Elizabeth participated in NYU GSTEM, a six-week research program at Columbia Medical Center, researching microbubbles as a mechanism of delivering medicine into the brain. Through the Emperor Science Award, she completed a six-month research mentorship on microRNA biomarkers in prostate cancer with a professor at Texas A&M. She also attended Rutgers WISE, a DNA sequencing and analysis program. Elizabeth is a classically trained pianist and has been playing piano for 12 years. She volunteers as the piano accompanist for the ICC Cherub Choir, is the winner of the DaVinci Science Center Hall of Fame Student Excellence Award, is a National Merit Finalist, and a U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalist. Some of Elizabeth’s favorite memories from North include when the Jazz Ensemble visits the middle schools, spending time with her friends in Jazz Ensemble and Show Choir, and attending Latin Club Saturnalia each year with her friends, where they get to wear togas, have a gift exchange, and play games.
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Shaelyn Marks
Class of 2020
Shaelyn Marks is an officer for the French Honor Society, the Vice President of the Math Honor Society, Co-President for the Environmental Club, and Secretary for Battle of the Books. During her freshman and junior years, her Battle of the Books team won 2nd place at the NJ competition. Shae is also involved in French Club, English Honor Society, Social Studies Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Science League, and the WHAM trivia club. It is difficult for Shae to pick a favorite class at North, but has always been drawn to STEM courses. Some of her top picks would be AP Chemistry for the lab experience and computer science classes because of the problem solving. She also liked AP Calc BC and AP Physics C because she loves the subjects and Mr. Sorg and Mr. Quinn added humor to their lessons. This past summer, Shae attended a Computational Biology program at Carnegie Mellon University. She coded biology-related programs, sequenced bacteria in Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers, and performed other experiments on their samples. Shae also enjoys reading on her free time. Some of her favorite memories at North have been watching the school musicals, completing lab experiments, writing funny skits in French class, and attending the Battle of the Books competitions where she worked with her friends to answer book-related trivia questions. Shae is not decided where she will be attending college next year but her top schools are MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, and Brown University. She plans to major in Computer Science or Computational Biology.
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March Athletes of the Month
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Noelle Loya
Class of 2020
Noelle Loya is a pole vaulter for the Lions Track & Field Team. Noelle is a true team leader who leads with action, not words. She works hard in the off season and over the summer to get much stronger, which shows during the season. Noelle’s hard work paid off when she jumped 11 feet, tying her personal record, to finish fourth in the state of New Jersey at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions! She was a competitive gymnast for ten years, which ultimately helped her with pole vaulting. The weight room in the high school is one of her favorite places at North. Noelle is so thankful for all of her friends, family, and coaches who have supported her along the way. Her goal this year is to beat the school record, which is 11’6. Noelle has been on the varsity team for Winter and Spring Track & Field all four years of high school. She goes to Vertical Assault, a pole vaulters club in Pennsylvania to train. Noelle is also involved in National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and is a Peer Leader. She is also a member of Interact Club. Next year, Noelle plans on continuing to pole vault at the University of Pittsburgh because she loves it too much to stop. She was admitted to the business program at Pitt and is leaning towards a degree in Accounting.
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Gavin Richards
Class of 2020
Gavin Richards has been running competitively since the fourth grade. Gavin ran with the Hunterdon Lions Track Club during middle school. Since being in high school, he volunteers as a coach to elementary age runners that are now part of the club. Gavin is mostly a distance runner who runs the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m during the winter and spring track seasons. He also runs the 5K during the cross-country season in the fall. Recently, Gavin won the state sectional and the Group IV State Championship in the mile, the State Sectional Championship in the 800m and 1600m, and is the Group IV State Champion in the 1600m. He was also named Second Team All -State in the 1600m and named First Team All-Group IV in the 1600m. Gavin is also a member of Science National Honor Society. Next year, he will be attending Syracuse University as a Bioengineering major. Gavin will be running cross-country, winter track, and spring track there.
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March Department Students
of the Month
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English
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Matthew Egg '21 and Mackenzie Pearson '21
Mathematics
: Nora Harris '22 and Emma Anderson '20
Music
: Maura Kelly '20 and Timothy Hoffman '23
PE/Health
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Nora Harris '22 and Mia Booth '22
Practical Arts
: Hannah Perfetti '21 and Arden MacNeil '21
Science
: Michael Khalil '21 and Rebecca Miceli '21
Social Studies
: Hannah Perfetti '21 and Max Romano '21
World Language
:
Anita LaBelle '22 and Phil LaBelle '22
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Top March Tweets from
Dr. Greg Cottrell @nhprincipal
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Congrats to Peyton Jordan '20, for being awarded FIRST PLACE in the NJ State Bar Foundation’s Courtroom Artist Contest. Seromi Girvin and Gabriel Murjani received an Honorable Mention. Great job!
#LionPride
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Congrats to Students of the Month, Alexandra Macce & Drew Ungarten and also Athletes of the Month, Evan Klimas & Gianna Sicola.
#LionPride
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Stay informed during virtual learning days with Dr. Cottrell! Check out his daily
North Connection
by visiting the North website!
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April is National Autism Month
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Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder in the United States, with 1 in 59 children diagnosed with autism. The Autism Society works everyday to measurably improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by autism. Each April, National Autism Awareness Month is recognized to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change..
For more information on Autism,please click
here
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Congratulations to Our Senior Scholar-Athletes!
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Congratulations to North Hunterdon Senior Jill Paciga (Girls Track and Field). The 2019-2020 Skyland Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year for North Hunterdon HS!!
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Congratulations to North Hunterdon Senior Zachary Kovach (Boys Track and Field). The 2019-2020 Skyland Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year for North Hunterdon HS!!
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Graduation Lawn Signs are arriving May 5th!
Class of 2020 graduation lawn signs will be available for purchase on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on May 5th between 10am-2pm at the high school. There is no pre-ordering this year. If you would like a sign, go to Route 31 front entrance of North Hunterdon High School on a Tuesday or Thursday between the hours of 10am-2pm, deposit a check for $20 made payable to NH Municipal Alliance into the provided box, and take a sign. Signs and money box will be outside the school at the front entrance and will be monitored. There will be no human interaction to follow COVID-19 safety restrictions. Signs will be available for purchase until they are sold out.
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Important information and updates for AP Students affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19) can be found by clicking
here.
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Senior Spring Sports Rosters
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Baseball
Lucas Cai, Jacob Ciasulli, Rush Ehrhart, Mike Horn, Charlie McDermott, Andrew McLaughlin, Matt Wagner, Shawn Wilton, Shane Wintermute
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Softball
Julia Apsel, Amanda Brogan, Eliza Filus, Chloe Pocceschi, Cate Sand, Maura Yavornitzki
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Boys Lacrosse
Edison Brand, Cameron Boring, Colin DeCleene, Derek Elvis, Trent Fitzpatrick, Grayden Laman, Shane Lausten, Anthony Masters, Kevin McQuade, Benjamin Pawlowski, Nicholas Rizzi, Jake Taylor, William VanderGheynst
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Girls Track and Field
Emma Anderson, Aja Collins, Jessica Crivello, KayLynn Davis, Chloe Gonzalez, Samantha Kehler, Fiona Letko, Noelle Loya, Jill Paciga, Molly Parsons, Zoe Reich, Bridget Treanor
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Boys Track and Field
Bennett Clifford, Zachary Decker, John-Erik Drwal, Zibassie Edwards, Noah Fisher, Aedan Marcus Pantaleon Gutierrez, Dylan Harrison, John Ignacz, Zachary Kovach, Anthony LaSasso, Evan Leopold, John Marina, Gavin Richards, David Skierski, Liam Stewart, John Tordik, Drew Ungarten
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Girls Lacrosse
Emma Landis, Lindsey Moss, Hailey Ochs, Jessica Roberts, Caitlin Snee
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Boys Golf
Jake Ehrmann, Mike Kochanowski, Zach Logar, Lucas McClintock
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Girls Golf
Emily Klein, Gules Paulo, Nicole Porter, Katelyn Wolters
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Boys Tennis
Timothy Grove, Nathaniel Nemeth
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May 8th would be our annual Relay for Life event at North Hunterdon High School. We would like to continue our tradition virtually with a "Why I Relay" tribute/video to our family and friends who have been affected by cancer.
Please take a photo of yourself or with family and include the attached sign or a creative homemade one. It should state, "I Relay for......." All photos should be emailed to Jared Klimas
klimas20207571@student.nhvweb.net
Reminder, you can still make donations throughout the month of May to continue to help the fight against cancer through the American Cancer Society!
www.relayforlife.org/northhunterdonnj
Thank you in advance for your support and participation. Please stay safe and healthy.
Mrs. Marron and Mrs. Byron
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Our thoughts and hopes are with all of the spring athletes as we all navigate these uncharted waters. Please make sure you check your email for upcoming scholarship opportunities from the Booster Club.
The Booster Club is seeking volunteers for the 2020-2021 school year. Positions open are Snack Shack Coordinator and Committee, Booster Club Vice President and Secretary. Please email
nhhsbs@gmail.com
if interested. Membership in the Booster Club is open to all levels of all sports- please consider joining at
JointheBC
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Show your Lion Pride!
Check out the 2019-2020
Spirit Wear store
.
Click here
. There is something for everyone!
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Shop by
clicking here
and a portion of your purchase goes to PTSA! Every time you shop this holiday season and all year long, you support your 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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The NHMA had an unusually quiet March and April, but feel very lucky we were able to support the wonderful performances of
Bye Bye Birdie
in early March. We were also able to hold our Applebee’s flapjack fundraiser and thank all of those students who volunteered to serve and perform.
While the annual Prism concert did not go off as planned, we would like to thank our sponsors:
Silver Oak Learning Centers, Hunterdon Healthcare, Hunterdon Music, Basil Bandwagon, Loew and Patel Orthodontics and Harper’s Table.
We are busy planning for events we may hold this year, whether virtual or in person, and continue planning for next year. We held a very successful virtual meeting in early April. Please join is for our next virtual meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 7PM! Jen Fasciano will send out the zoom link to all NHMA members soon. In this strange time, we are happy to support North’s many music students and wonderful music teachers in any way we can and hope that music continues to be a source of joy for us all.
www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/musicassociation
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About the NHEF:
The North Hunterdon Education Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of education at NHHS by attracting and allocating funds for innovative programs not covered in the school budget.
Two Grants Impacted by Coronavirus Closure:
Unfortunately, the following NHEF-sponsored programs (planned for the dates indicated) have to be rescheduled:
- Engineers Teaching Algebra (3/23-3/26) - In-school program for students in all levels of Algebra 1.
- College Exploration Trip (4/21) - Spring campus tour and information session at Seton Hall University
BACK FOR THE 3
rd
YEAR! College Bound Summer Workshop Series - Summer 2020
Calling all rising Seniors, Juniors and Parents! Do you want to get a jump on the college process?
A variety of workshops have been designed to help students and parents successfully navigate the college admissions process. Considering COVID –19, NHEF, NHHS Guidance and the English departments will be planning to present all the 2020 workshops online via virtual platforms (if we cannot meet in person).
Program offerings include:
- College essay workshops (rising seniors only) to help students draft their essays over the summer months
- Application 101 (rising seniors only) to help students complete their Common or Coalition Application
- Parent/Student sessions on using Naviance, overall college planning and how admissions decisions are made
- Individual 1-hour college coaching sessions with professionals experienced in college admissions.
Due to our closure, we will not be directly mailing a brochure to all rising Senior and Junior parents as we have in the past. However, various programs are open to Freshmen and Sophomores as well if you want to start early. Be on the lookout for more information to e-mailed soon that will include details, dates, and fees. A number of the programs are free or very low cost when compared to industry standards as a result of NHEF funding.
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Board of Education Updates
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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 virtually on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 7:00pm. Items approved or discussed included:
- Board adopted a final budget for 2020-2021 school year with zero increase to the local tax levy. Budget presentation and user friendly version of budget are available on the district website.
- Revisions to Policy and Regulation 5200 Attendance, click here to read policy, click here to read regulation.
- Awarding a power purchase agreement to Advanced Solar Products to install solar panels on roofs of high schools.
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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