Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Spotswood H.S. senior has sights set on engineering
Scores of colleges have expressed interest in the talented teen BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Spotswood High School senior Ryan Dunn enjoys the trumpet, amusement parks, the Jazz Band, the Science League, and the Future Business Leaders of America, among a myriad of other activities, while maintaining a…
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Rescue squad needs more members
I would like to respond to the letter to the editor titled “Where Has the Spotswood First Aid Squad Gone?” that appeared in the Nov. 11 issue of the Sentinel. I am a former resident of Spotswood and a former member of the Spotswood First Aid Squad, and I agree with the gentleman who wrote…
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Aspiring anchorwoman expects to fulfill dreams
Stress of doing well on SAT balanced by support from family, friends BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Cory Johnston (center) shares a laugh with classmates Alyssa Ciameriello and Brent Vader during journalism class at Old Bridge High School’s west campus. For one teen who hopes to…
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Property and school taxes make for good mix in East Brunswick
I’m writing this letter in response to the many letters to the editor that I have read in the Sentinel regarding East Brunswick residents who do not have children but are still paying high property taxes, most of which go to the school district. I have a child currently in the school system and another…
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Stellar student has a good idea where his future lies
Senior wrangling for top spot but finds time for favorite activities BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Simranjeet S. Sran enjoys his favorite activity, playing the mellophone in the Monroe Township High School marching band, as he and band mates perform “The Hey Song” during a football game. For…
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Marine serving in Iraq grateful to supporters
This is an open letter to my friends, family and supporters in the South River area.I would like to thank everyone for their continued support while I am serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The letters, e-mails and packages that you send bring a smile to my face. They also let me and every other service…
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Hoops prowess puts ball in Calhoun’s court
Coaches pursue Raritan H.S. star as he works to improve academically BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Raritan’s Qa’rraan Calhoun goes up for a shot during last year’s playoffs. The 6-foot-9 senior hopes to lead the Rockets even deeper than last year’s state semifinals appearance. The unsigned senior hopes…
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Resident sees many things to be thankful for in E.B.
During this time of thanksgiving, when many of us give thanks to our Maker, I think it is only appropriate to also thank the people of East Brunswick for making this the greatest town in all of New Jersey. I would like to take the opportunity to thank some of the people and things that…
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Hospital deserves praise for ‘Magnet’ designation
I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to Sayreville’s hometown hospital for receiving a prestigious accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, underwent a comprehensive two-year application process, including detailed site visits and lengthy interviews, before the credentialing center bestowed “Magnet” status on the hospital’s…
