Tag: Hillsborough High School
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Hillsborough teacher earns scholarship, attends 26th annual Lincoln Forum
Robert Fenster, a Social Studies teacher at Hillsborough High School, was chosen to attend the 26th annual Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as a teacher scholarship recipient. One of three teachers selected from across the nation by a committee of the organization, Fenster was awarded a full scholarship to attend the three-day event. The symposium…
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Hillsborough rumbles to first state sectional championship since 2000
The unstoppable train that is the Hillsborough High School football team once again could not be derailed on Nov. 19 at the school’s Dan A. Noonan Field. Hillsborough improved to a perfect 12-0 on the season and added some championship hardware in the process by taking down North Brunswick Township High School in the NJSIAA…
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Hillsborough enjoying dominance on the gridiron as football team prepares for sectional semifinal against Williamstown
There has been no challenge too big for the Hillsborough High School football team this fall. Against top competition from the Big Central Football Conference, Hillsborough has reigned supreme over each team that has come its way, storming into the semifinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group V Tournament at 10-0 on the season. “I’m…
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Amankwaa to continue football career at Rutgers University
Hillsborough High School football star Thomas Amankwaa will be traveling down Route 287 to River Road to suit up for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights next fall. Amankwaa announced last month his verbal commitment to play for Rutgers University after meeting with the head coach of the Scarlet Knights, Greg Schiano. Schiano offered Amankwaa a scholarship…
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State Championship aspiration fuels Hillsborough heading into 2021 campaign
HILLSBOROUGH – The Hillsborough High School football team will suit up in front of its hometown fans on Sept. 2 at Dan A. Noonan Field for its season opener against Hunterdon Central. Coach Kevin Carty knows his players are excited to kick off the season on their home turf. After battling through a COVID-19 shortened…
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Gold Award recipients honored by Hillsborough Township Committee
Several scouts were honored for their ongoing community service to Hillsborough during the Township Committee meeting on Aug. 10. Mayor Shawn Lipani presented Carly Wolf with a proclamation recognizing her for earning her Girl Scout Gold Award. Carly, a Newmark Education graduate and member of Girl Scout Troop 60304, constructed a dog waste station at…
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Hillsborough High School ESY students help other students in need
Ernie Bernhard’s Hillsborough High School Extended School Year class ran a supply drive during the summer education session. The class helped collect and organize school supplies that were delivered to the Hillsborough food bank, Community Assistance Network (C.A.N.) for distribution to families in need. *This information was provided by Hillsborough Township.
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Hillsborough school nurse rewarded for her efforts during pandemic
Jennifer Amponin, a registered nurse, was the last nurse standing at Hillsborough High School last year, in an office normally staffed by three nurses. She handled all calls and concerns from students, parents and staff facing infection or exposure to COVID-19, and was the point person for contract tracing. This is in addition to counseling…
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Local residents honor former coach during Larry Smith Sr. Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
The Hillsborough Township community lost a friend, mentor and coach this past April when Larry Smith Sr. passed away due to natural causes. A member of the Hillsborough community since 1992, Smith coached basketball at the youth level in the township and around the Somerset County area, becoming an influential figure to young athletes, his…
