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Accomplishments

SOMA School District Named Among “Best Communities for Music Education”

  • Jun 24, 2009

Congratulations to the South Orange-Maplewood school district and its Music Department on being named one of the “Best Communities for Music Education” by the national NAMM Foundation. The Foundation recognizes schools and districts that show consistent support and commitment to  providing music …

School Awards

Jordan Taylor Wins Joe Potts Award for English Language Arts

  • Jun 24, 2009

Congratulations to Jordan Taylor, a student at Columbia High School, on winning the Joseph “REX” Potts Award for Excellence in English. Taylor received the award for Outstanding Work in Writing. The annual awards are named for the late Joe Potts, a much-admired CHS English teacher, and are given …

Accomplishments

Stephanie Tedeschi to Attend Wagner College

  • Jun 24, 2009

Congratulations to Stephanie Tedeschi, a student  in Columbia High School's Alternative Program, who was accepted into the Foundation in Writing Program at Wagner College. She was recognized for her achievement by the Alternative Program staff at a recent awards ceremony.

Accomplishments

Edward Lloyd Reappointed to Pinelands Commission

  • Jun 23, 2009

New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine has re-appointed Edward Lloyd of South Orange to the state Pinelands Commission. Lloyd, who has been a member of the commission since 2002, is a professor of environmental law at Columbia University. The Pinelands Commission's mission is to "preserve, protect, and …

School Awards

Alexis Lewin Wins CHS Alternative Program Award

  • Jun 23, 2009

Congratulations to Alexis Lewin, a student in Columbia High School's Alternative Program, who was recently presented with the English language arts award by the program's staff.

School Awards

Andrew Arvelo Wins CHS Alternative Program Award & Scholarship

  • Jun 23, 2009

Congratulations to Andrew Arvelo, a student in Columbia High School's Alternative Program, who was recently presented with the math award and a $1500 scholarship by the program's staff.

Death Notices

Albert Chaump, 93

  • Jun 23, 2009

Albert Chaump, 93, of South Orange, died June 20. A lifelong South Orange resident, Chaump worked at Orange Roller Bearings, and later at the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education for 15 years. He was a member of the Society Savoia Club in South Orange. A funeral mass will be offered at Our …

Sports Awards

Lauren Sammis Places Third in Equestrian Championship Event

  • Jun 23, 2009

Lauren Sammis of South Orange and her mount, Sagacious HF, won 3rd place in the Grand Prix Freestyle event during the US Equestrian Federation Dressage Festival of Champions this past weekend in Gladstone, NJ. The pair were members of the 2007 U.S. Pan American Dressage Team, which won the gold. …

School Awards

Christina Lamboy Wins CHS Alternative Program Art Award

  • Jun 22, 2009

Congratulations to Christina Lamboy, a student in Columbia High School's Alternative Program, who was recently presented with the art award by the program's staff.

School Awards

Kyle McLaughlin Wins CHS Alternative Program Science Award

  • Jun 22, 2009

Congratulations to Kyle McLaughlin, a student in Columbia High School's Alternative Program, who was recently presented with the science award by the program's staff.

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