Tag: Project Graduation
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Hillsborough Rotary Club continues ‘Service Above Self’ tradition with donation to Project Graduation
The Hillsborough Rotary Club donated $500 to Project Graduation, the organization dedicated to creating a safe, fun event for Hillsborough High School (HHS) seniors on graduation night. “Research shows that drinking and driving fatalities surge during graduation season and particularly on graduation night,” Karen Briegs, Project Graduation co-chair, said in a statement provided by the…
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New Year’s Day 5K finds a ‘resolution’ to keeping seniors safe after graduation
Raising enough funding to keep more than 400 Hillsborough High School seniors off the roads on graduation night is no easy feat, and 21 years ago, Gary Verhoon knew he could combine his love for running and desire to start a new tradition in Hillsborough with a way to help. He started the Resolution Run,…
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Hillsborough High School to hold prom dress sale this month
For the past 28 years, Hillsborough High School’s “Project Graduation Project” has been given students the opportunity to enjoy their post commencement festivities and celebration safely. Started by the Youth Services of Hillsborough Township, the project is a drug and alcohol free event on graduation night and is free for all graduates. The money for…
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Students focus on dangers of distracted driving for county contest
High school students from Middlesex County produced 30- to 60-second public service announcements to warn their friends and classmates about the dangers of driving while impaired or distracted. The winners of Middlesex County’s 18th Annual 3D-Don’t Drive Dangerously PSA Contest were announced during a conference in their honor held at the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville…
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Students celebrate boardwalk-style after North Brunswick Township High School graduation
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELIZABETH LA VIELLE AND JOHN MEYER. For 21 years, North Brunswick Township High School’S Parent Teacher Student Organization has sponsored Project Graduation, an all-night drug, alcohol and tobacco free evening that provides a safe place for all graduates to celebrate with their classmates. This year’s event was held on June 19 at…
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Fundraisers to benefit SBHS Class of 2017
South Brunswick High School (SBHS) Project Graduation is holding several fundraisers this month to benefit the graduating Class of 2017. Five Below at the Shoppes at North Brunswick, 781 Shoppes Blvd., will donate 10 percent of sales through Dec. 17 with the appropriate flier. SENS Asian restaurant, 4095 Route 1, Monmouth Junction, will donate 10…
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Craft show, clothing drive to benefit Project Graduation
South Brunswick High School’s 12th annual Project Graduation Craft Show and Used Clothing Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 26 at the school 750 Ridge Rd., Monmouth Junction. Pet items, handmade jewelry, clothing, personal items, gifts for children, home décor, sports memorabilia, holiday items, greeting cards, knitted items and more will…
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Vendors needed for Project Graduation flea market
South Brunswick High School (SBHS) Project Graduation will hold its annual Community Flea Market and Used Clothing Drive from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon ay 7 outside in the side parking lot of the school, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, rain or shine. The Project Graduation Committee will also be selling Mothers Day flowers and plants. Vendor spaces…
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Flea market on May 7 to benefit South Brunswick Project Graduation
South Brunswick High School (SBHS) Project Graduation will hold its annual Community Flea Market and Used Clothing Drive from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 7 outside in the side parking lot of the school, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, rain or shine. The Project Graduation Committee will also be selling Mothers Day flowers and plants.