Monthly Archives: July 2015
Reuniting And Opening Up With Old Friends
By Bob Wagner, AAP Columnist
Thanks to all of you who asked about missing me last month. It does the heart good to hear from folks who take the time out of their busy schedules to read whatever foolishness I’ve plopped on the pages of our town’s newspaper.
The reality is… I played hooky. I goofed off. I did what we all yell at our kids about: waiting ‘til the last minute. Then suddenly, the lights go out, everyone goes home, and you are sitting on the bench in the dugout, with no one to play with. Not so this month. I have hours to go before my plane leaves for Albuquerque. I will sit with my friends from 48 years ago, retelling old lies, and trying to remember what it felt like to be 19 years old, and invincible.
Board Of Education Congratulates PHS Class Of 2015
For the members of the Class of 2015, their years in the Pennsauken School District have come to an end. Like so many of the graduating classes before them, the achievements of this class are to be celebrated. Many of our graduates will be going on to further their education in college. Others will be advancing their skills in technical schools to prepare them for a career in a trade. Still others will be entering the military to begin a career in service to our country. Whatever path they have chosen, we, the Board of Education, hope that they look back on their years in Pennsauken schools with pride and fond memories that will last a lifetime.
PHS Graduation List And High School Awards
Last month, the Pennsauken High School’s Graduating Class of 2015 received many honors and accolades as they traded book bags for caps and gowns. Here’s a recap of the honors achieved by these students.
Pennsauken High School Students Receive Well-Deserved Awards
Pennsauken High School’s Class of 2015
Graduation List – Coming Soon.
Pennsauken Lions Club Honors Mgsr. Mannion At Citizen Of The Year Award Dinner
On June 22, Mgsr. Mike Mannion, a priest for the Diocese of Camden and Pennsauken native, was honored as the Pennsauken Lions Club’s Citizen of the Year for 2015. The award is given out annually to an individual from Pennsauken who has made an impact in the community. Mannion was recognized for his work with the poor, his efforts to spread the message of the dignity of the human person, and his support of local police and other first responders.
Waterlines, July 2015
MPWC Drinking Water Week Poster Contest
Local students showcased their artistic talents during the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission’s annual Drinking Water Week poster contest. Pictured here with Joseph Scavuzzo, Commission president, are award winners Nina Barlow, Kelly Conway, Charlotte Onkar, Ben Katzberg, and Marlena Diaz.
In honor of Drinking Water Week 2015, the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission invited fifth grade students to showcase their artistic talents by participating in our annual poster contest. This year’s entries focused around the theme: “What Do You Know About H2O?”
Students submitted entries focused on a wide variety of water related topics, such as the water cycle, conservation, where our local water comes from, and how it is delivered to our homes. Recognition was awarded to the top entries at the MPWC’s May Commission Meeting.
Leave Fireworks To The Professionals This Summer
By Fire Marshal Daniel L. Kerr Jr., Pennsauken-Collingswood Fire Prevention & Inspection Bureau
As we begin to enjoy the outdoor celebrations that summer affords us, residents may be tempted to include fireworks as part of backdoor barbeques and Fourth of July picnics. As enjoyable as this might seem, “consumer fireworks” are a very real safety hazard.
Pennsauken’s “Little Angels” Got Their Wings
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
It was a picture perfect morning on June 5, when 27 “Little Angels” got their wings in the form of a Pre-K diploma.
The graduation was as official as any going on in the month of June to include: fabulous speakers, beautiful music, and full cap and gown. It was a glorious event for the children, their families, and their teachers.
Her Baby He’ll Be: Remembering Jonathon
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
He was born on a beautiful spring morning on March 21, 1970. The skies were picture perfect and a soft wind ruffled the trees and the scent of the newly formed flowers greeted him as I held him next to the open hospital window.
Wright To Retire As Pennsauken High School Athletic Director
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Billy Wright has spent 26 years in public education, serving as Pennsauken High School’s athletic director for almost 16 years. At the end of August, Wright is planning to retire, ending a significant career dedicated to students and the community.
Pennsauken Celebrates Graduating Class Of 2015
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
Two very significant rites of passage took place on two consecutive nights.
