Tag: Metuchen High School
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Metuchen High plans proving ground on Aug. 19
METUCHEN — Teamwork, character and leadership will be tested at Metuchen High School’s “Proving Ground Team Building Challenge” mud run obstacle course this week. “This is the first time we’re trying this,” said John Cathcart, Metuchen High School’s Director of Athletics. The course was designed by Cathcart and Michele McCorkle, Metuchen High’s Athletic Trainer. “It…
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‘Blame’ screened at Metuchen High
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The special screening of “BLAME” inside the Metuchen High School auditorium was fitting for Metuchen High graduate Quinn Shephard, who wrote, directed, edited, produced and starred in the film. Many of the scenes of the film were shot in the auditorium. “It’s so exciting to be able to…
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Services July 7 for Sam Dylan Liss, 25
Sam Dylan Liss, 25, died on July 5, 2017, after a 15-month battle with cancer. Sam was a 2010 graduate of Metuchen High School and a 2014 graduate of Emory University in Atlanta. He was a student of American History; he loved politics, sports, traveling and adventure. He is survived by the love of his…
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Metuchen High School congratulates the Class of 2017
Metuchen High School Class of 2017 Theda-Lisa Winimal Ackep Maxx Alec Adlerman William Edward Allar-Wetzel Pasan Hatangala Athukoralage Samantha Co Balatbat Brooke Ann Bandola Meghan Rose Barry Alanna O’Donnell Benderly Alexander Gerard Bianchini Jeffrey Scott Bodnar Jr. Pawel Piotr Borecki Katelyn Marie Brennan Justin Michael Briggs Alexander James Brooks Austin S. Brooks Matthew Charles Camera…
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Metuchen graduates 152 students
METUCHEN — Just as her brother was named three years ago, Siri Uppuluri was named valedictorian of her Metuchen High School class. “It is an honor,” she said. “My brother [Aditya] was valedictorian in 2014. It’s nice to keep the legacy.” Siri was named valedictorian and Siya Zhang was named salutatorian during a convocation held…
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Metuchen considers revamping schools
METUCHEN — Facing the inevitable growth of the downtown area, the Board of Education is in the midst of contemplating how to prepare the district for the development in the next five to 10 years. EI Associates, a Cedar Knolls-based architectural design and engineering firm, presented a district wide feasibility study, which laid out suggestions…
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Screening of Metuchen filmaker’s “Blame” June 23
A “meet the filmmakers” reception and red-carpet screening of “Blame,” a film shot in Metuchen by Quinn Shephard, a 22-year-old Metuchen resident, will be held in coordination with Metuchen Downtown Alliance, Metuchen Chamber of Commerce, Metuchen Arts Council, the Borough Improvement League, Metuchen High School and the Junebug ArtFest. On June 17, from 5-6 p.m.,…
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Workshop on college planning May 11 in Metuchen
METUCHEN — Students in middle and high school with learning disabilities can learn what skills and strategies they need to develop to be successful in college at a workshop that will held on May 11 held at the library of Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave. The workshop, sponsored by the Metuchen Special Education Parent…
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Grove Avenue in Metuchen eyed for bicycle and pedestrian safety
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Grove Avenue was placed at the top of a priority list that was put together by members of the borough’s Traffic and Transportation Committee as they focus on efforts to make the roadway friendly for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Amboy, Lake and Middlesex avenues followed closely behind. Committee member Jason…