Tag: John P. Stevens High School
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Sailor learned Navy values while living in North Brunswick
A 2015 John P. Stevens High School graduate and North Brunswick native is serving in the U.S. Navy supporting nuclear-powered, fast-attack, submarines homeported in and visiting the Groton, Connecticut, area. Seaman Apprentice Anthony Un is an information systems technician (IT), responsible for the computers and networks in the Navy. “The best part of my job is…
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Edison parade grand marshal is three-decade member of VFW
EDISON – Michael Meehan, a three-decade member and chaplain of VFW Post 3117, served as grand marshal of the 56th annual Memorial Day Parade in Edison. Meehan served in the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division during the Korean conflict and, after rotating stateside, served in the 11th Airborne Brigade. As a civilian, Meehan had a nearly…
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J.P. Stevens boys’ basketball team gearing up for postseason
The John P. Stevens High School boys’ basketball team is fueling up for its run in the tournaments that await the Hawks in the coming weeks. J.P. Stevens put its foot on the pedal when it cruised past New Brunswick High School, 71-54, on Feb. 8 in New Brunswick. J.P. Stevens coach Chris Garcia is…
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J.P. Stevens Band Program to present winter concert on Feb. 14
The John P. Stevens Band Program will present its annual winter concert at 7 p.m. on Feb. 14 at the school, 855 Grove Ave., Edison. Under the direction of Andrew DeNicola and John Zazzali, the program’s Symphonic Band, Freshman Band, and nationally-recognized Wind Ensemble will perform. The event is free and open to the…
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J.P. Stevens band has most number of students selected to All-State Band
EDISON – Twenty-two students from the John P. Stevens High School Band program were selected through audition to the 2018 New Jersey All-State Band. Under the direction of Andrew DeNicola and John Zazzali, these 22 students represent the highest number from any one school in the entire state. Xavier Lee, clarinet; Shivam Yadav, bass clarinet; Suvan…
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Hawks hope to soar this girls’ basketball season
The John P. Stevens High School girls’ basketball team is prepared to take the next step this season. The Hawks finished 9-14 and were eliminated in the first round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 state sectional tournament to Bayonne High School, 46-41, last season. Coach Amy Field has expectations for her Hawks…
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Garcia to coach veteran J.P. Stevens boys’ basketball team this winter
There will be a new, but familiar, voice calling the shots for the John P. Stevens High School boys’ basketball team this season. Chris Garcia, who has been on the staff as an assistant coach for five years, has taken over command as the head coach for the Hawks. Garcia has replaced Bobby Jones, who…
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Edison native graduates basic military training with the U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force Airman Demetri N. Wojciechowski graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward…
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Edison teacher recognized for dreaming big
EDISON — Science teacher Laura Holborow at John P. Stevens High School dreamed big for her students and the community. And for her big dream, Farmer’s Insurance Thank America’s Teachers awarded Holborow with the Dream Big Teacher Challenge grant of $100,000. Farmers Insurance Agent Edward van Eckert, of Metuchen, surprised Holborow with the grant on…