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.
The Board of Education would like to highlight just a few of the accomplishments of the 2015 graduating class. As you can imagine, the accolades are far too numerous for one newspaper article, but here are a sample of some of the students’ accomplishments. They are truly an example of the wonderful District that we have the honor of representing.
On June 1, student-athletes were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the annual athletic honors banquet. Many awards were given to highlight the successful athletic seasons at Pennsauken High School. Among the recipients were Olivia Jamison for Female Athlete of the Year, David Dow for Male Athlete of the Year, and Taylor Ursino for Scholar Athlete of the Year. In addition to these recognitions, many of Pennsauken’s student athletes also received scholarships to continue their education at various academic institutions, including Olivia Summerville, who received a full scholarship to Delaware State University for lacrosse; Michael Porter Jr., who received a partial soccer scholarship to Avila University; and Olivia Jamison, who received a track and field scholarship to Morgan State University
On June 11 at the Pennsauken High School senior awards program, members of the Class of 2015 received many scholarships as a result of their hard work and good citizenship. Due to the generosity of past and present District employees, community members, community organizations, corporations, and independent contributors, our deserving students had the opportunity to earn these prestigious honors. On this evening, the Pennsauken School District presented approximately 200 awards and scholarships, totaling almost $70,000. In addition to the scholarships received by the students at the senior awards program, members of the graduating class also received a number of grants, scholarships and stipends for colleges totaling over $730,000. The recipients of these various awards are fine examples of our outstanding students in the Pennsauken School District.
The Pennsauken Board of Education congratulates all members of the Class of 2015. Always remember that along with the dedication and personal responsibility to your education, so many others believe in you and have invested so much in helping you succeed. Take advantage of all of your experiences and education. It is our hope that each one of you will go out into the world and be a contributing member of our society. And, always remember your home: Pennsauken.
Board Bit Of The Month
On June 19, 331 students graduated from Pennsauken High School. Board President Nick Perry had the honor of signing each diploma. That’s a lot of signatures for our deserving students!
The members of the Pennsauken Board of Education are Nick Perry (President), Dung Nguyen (Vice President), Armando Diaz, Mike Hurley, Diane Johnson, Dr. Allyson Meloni, Leona Moss, Meg Snyder, and JoAnn Young. For more information on the Board of Education, visit Pennsauken.net.
