Category: archives
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John J. Schwab
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP John J. Schwab, 86, died Feb. 20 at home. Born in New York City, he lived in Bordentown Township 40 years. Mr. Schwab had worked 33 years with Colorado Fuel & Iron Corp., Roebling, and 15 years with Coca-Cola Foods, Hightstown. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a…
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Students spend a week across Woodland
By: Nick D’Amore MONROE All this week, Woodland School students have been engaged in a variety of activities designed to stimulate their desire to read. As part of Read Across America, the Student Council, run by fifth-grade teacher Victoria Trent and guidance counselor Laurie McConnell, organized five days of events for their students to…
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This Ancient House
An exhibit at The College of New Jersey Art Gallery recreates the typical home found in ancient Rome and Greece. By: Matt Smith Last spring, Dr. Lee Ann Riccardi gathered five of her brightest art history students at The College of New Jersey for a research seminar on women in ancient art. The students …
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Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week
Applegate’s addition helps PHS to record-setting year By: Justin Feil Greg Hand didn’t know exactly how good he had it when Jesse Applegate was able to come out for the Princeton High boys’ swim team this winter. But the PHS head coach realized quickly what an addition Applegate was. "I was extremely happy," Hand said.…
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Second-graders visittown’s food bank
To the editor I went on a trip to the Hillsborough Food Bank. Our school collected over 300 canned goods. The Food Bank was happy to get our donation. I learned that 35 families come to the food bank and get food for them to eat. I also learned that all kinds of people go…
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Coffee Talk: Camps can make a difference
So, for anyone who is wondering what Sue Berkey and her staff or the staffs of any of the camps can accomplish in a week or two, my experiences speak volumes for the value of camps—even ones that only last a week. By: Stacey Gorski When people bring up summer camp, the first thing I…
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Council, police have new deal
JAMESBURG- Pay raises total 13.5 percent By: Al Wicklund JAMESBURG A police contract with pay raises totaling 13¼ percent over the next three years was approved by the Borough Council Wednesday night. The council voted unanimously in favor of the new collective-bargaining agreement. The council authorized Mayor Tony LaMantia to sign the contract and…
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PHS Orchestra tours England, Scotland
The tour featured performances at Gloucester Cathedral in England, where much of the recent Harry Potter movie was filmed. By: Carly Rothman The Princeton High School Orchestra returned Feb. 23 from a successful eight-day tour of England and Scotland. The trip marked the orchestra’s first return to England since its tour there in 1996, and…
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Changes fueled PHS girls’ ice hockey’s finish
Little Tigers are unbeaten in final eight games By: Justin Feil After a slow start, Matt Becan was ready to try anything to help bring the Princeton High girls’ ice hockey team a change of fortunes. The Little Tigers’ head coach resorted to some practical changes. "We rotated positions a little bit," Becan said. "We…
