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Summit Public Schools Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for SEF Innovation Labs

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Pictured from left to right:Kneeling – Esther Loor (Principal of Franklin Elementary School),Dr. Lauren Banker (Principal of Washington Elementary School), Nataly Farias (Principal of Jefferson Elementary School), Chelle Donnelly (Assistant Grants Chair, SEF), Dawn Rempell (Grants Chair, SEF)Standing – Melissa Madden (Co-Vice-President, SEF) Heather Thomas, (Co-Vice President, SEF), Michael Colón (President, Summit Board of Education), Meredith Warmington (STEAM teacher, Washington), Jacqueline DellaPietro (STEAM teacher, Franklin), Kristen Shuman (STEAM teacher, Jefferson), Cheryl Brennan...

Meet Boomer and Georgia, not only will they steal your heart, but also your bed

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in Local Pet. Leave a Comment

Family member names Hayley, John, Ryleigh & Brooklyn Cuccolo Type of Breed Boomer (Golden Retriever) Georgia (Pitbull/Hound/Bulldog, with other breeds mixed in) PET’S NAME Boomer & Georgia MALE OR FEMALE Boomer (Male) and Georgia (Female) PET’s AGE 8 and 5 Where/why did you get your pet? Boomer came into our lives a few months after unexpectedly losing our beloved Golden Retriever, Jack. He was the sunshine we were missing in our home. A few years after having Boomer, we came across Georgia’s picture on Petfinder and instantly knew she would be the sister Boomer never knew he had. Anything...

Aiden Coon A future master chef and a bearded dragon keeper

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in Local Kids. Leave a Comment

Name: Aiden Coon Age: 12 Grade/School: 7th grade / Orange Avenue School – Cranford Family Member Names: Pam (Mom), Rob (Dad), Ryan (Brother) & Kasey (Sister) Pet’s Name/Type: Draco, bearded dragon Something unique about me: I am one of the goalies on my soccer team. When I grow up, I want to be: A chef Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Soccer, basketball, riding bikes, playing video games, going downtown with friends, traveling with my family Animal: Bearded Dragon Color: Navy Blue Food: Mac & Cheese Movies: Spiderman No Way Home Music: Everything! Place to play: Basement, backyard...

HISTORY IN THE MAKING AS WESTFIELD AREA YMCA HOSTS CAMP AND CHILD CARE OPEN HOUSES AND BEGINS CELEBRATION OF CENTENNIAL YEAR

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Westfield Area YMCA full-day Kindergarten learns what it takes to be a kindness ninja! In 2023, the Westfield Area YMCA celebrates its 100th anniversary of service to the community. The Y will kick off the celebration with special hours on New Year’s Day: from 10:00am-4:00pm. A limited-edition commemorative 100th anniversary long sleeve workout shirt will be distributed to current and new members for the first few months of the year, while supplies last. Centennial celebration events and activities will be announced throughout 2023. Summer Day Camp and Child Care Open Houses will be held on...

7 WHS Vocalists Accepted into 2023 All Eastern Choirs

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Westfield High School Choral Department Seven Westfield High School Choir vocalists have been accepted into 2023 All Eastern Chorus ensembles. “Acceptance is primarily based on rankings in our All-State ensembles. All 7 vocalists who applied were accepted,” says WHS Choir Director John Brzozowski. “Since our students scored so high on the State level, it made them more eligible to represent New Jersey at the Eastern level.” The following WHS Choir singers will perform at the National Association for Music Education (NAFME) Eastern Division Conference in Rochester, New York in...

College recruiting: The process of a tennis player

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in Westfield High Feature. Leave a Comment

By Sophia Montero My tennis journey began when I was eight years old. It started off as one of the many sports my parents had me participate in. It didn’t seem important at the time, but little did I know that it would become the reason for my unique college recruitment process. My recruitment process, like many others, began junior year of high school. I was expected to meet a high academic standard, continue my extensive tennis training and create connections with potential coaches. There was an abrupt change in the expectations I had for myself and how I was going to achieve my goals. I...

Volunteer Spotlight

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Editor’s Note: This month we interview Morgan! Read on below! By Scarlette Cozzini Can you provide a bit of history about the club and its efforts? Here include what organizations the club aids and also include anything you may do outside of the club for volunteer work. Key club is an international organization that was founded back in 1925. It partners with the parent organization, Kiwanis international, to implement creative ways to provide community service. Key club has been a club at Westfield High School for the past few years, but since Covid the organization had some trouble organizing,...

Local Football

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name: Head Coach Kevin Younger / Offensive Coach Christopher Wolfe / Defensive Coach Frank Riccio / Assistant Coaches Joe Quinty, Bob Sawicki, Eric Dann & Hendersen Caitlin Team/Grade: 6th Grade PAL Football School: Cranford Orange Avenue and Hillside Middle Schools Sport/Activity: Football How long have you participated in this sport? This is the third year this team is together with a three-year regular season record of 18-4. Including playoffs, the team has a 22-4 record, with back-to-back Super Bowl championships. Some of the players started as early as 2nd or 3rd grade playing flag...

Local Athletes

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 9, 2023. Posted in Local Athletes. Leave a Comment

Westfield HS Football vs Plainfield on Senior Day on Thanksgiving Day, Westfield won 42-13 in front of an estimated 4,000 people at Westfield’s Kehler Stadium. This was the 117th Thanksgiving Day match up between the two teams. Photography provided by Varsity Vantage ...

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