Tag: John P. Stevens High School

  • Woodrow Wilson Middle School students will showcase artwork in the Edison Arts Society’s gallery

    Woodrow Wilson Middle School students will showcase artwork in the Edison Arts Society’s gallery

    Students from the Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Edison will show “The Eyes Have it,” a juried visual arts exhibit, from April 11-30 at the Edison Arts Society’s Gallery on the third floor of the Edison Municpal Building, 100 Municipal Blvd. The official opening will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 11. Alison Paolillo, a John P.…

  • John P. Stevens band program celebrates achievements

    John P. Stevens band program celebrates achievements

      EDISON – The John P. Stevens High School Band Program has announced the following achievements for 2017-18 thus far. Thirty-six band members were accepted through audition to the Central Jersey Region Bands. Four of those members were selected on a second instrument. Twenty-two band members were accepted through audition to the New Jersey All-State…

  • Edison native comes back to her roots with new cookbook

    Edison native comes back to her roots with new cookbook

    EDISON — Cooking always has been a favorite past time for Mary Abitanto. But, when her son was diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies, she said she had to learn quickly to adapt to his needs. “I had to become creative in the kitchen,” said Abitanto, who grew up in Edison. Abitanto said her son, Jack,…

  • John P. Stevens jazz ensemble to perform alongside world-class jazz trumpeter

    John P. Stevens jazz ensemble to perform alongside world-class jazz trumpeter

    The John P. Stevens High School Jazz Ensemble will perform side-by-side with world-class jazz trumpeter Ingrid Jensen at 7:30 p.m. on March 28 at Trumpets Jazz Club, 6 Depot Square, Montclair. The evening’s performance will also feature JPS drummer and GRAMMY Band award winner, Varun Das. Tickets are $10 for adults or $7 for students,…

  • J.P. Stevens graduate to hold book signing for new cookbook

    J.P. Stevens graduate to hold book signing for new cookbook

      Mary Abitanto, a 1986 graduate of John P. Stevens High School, will come back to her roots for a book signing of her new cookbook “Mariooch’s Kitchen: Food That Will Gather Your Family” from 1-3 p.m. on March 18 at the Barnes and Noble at Menlo Park Mall, 55 Parsonage Road, Edison.

  • John P. Stevens High School Hall of Honor announces inductees

    John P. Stevens High School Hall of Honor announces inductees

    The John P. Stevens High School Hall of Honor will induct its newest members on April 26 at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison. The Hall of Honor recognizes graduates for outstanding personal, professional and community-related/public service accomplishments, as well as good character. The inductees for 2018 are: David Donner Chait, Class of 2003,…

  • J.P. Stevens boys’ basketball team gearing up for postseason

    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…

  • J.P. Stevens Band Program to present winter concert on Feb. 14

    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…

  • J.P. Stevens band has most number of students selected to All-State Band

    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…