PEA Collecting Donations For MLK Day Of Service
The Pennsauken Education Association is hosting its sixth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service event for the Pennsauken community. Community members, teachers, and school staff can drop off the materials for the care packages for Angels in Motion,…
Student Representatives Participate In Board Meetings
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Two student representatives from Pennsauken High School had a seat at the table during the Pennsauken Board of Education’s monthly public meeting in September. PHS seniors Yaniel Colon and Jordyn Seldon were on hand to…
Obituary: Thomas R. Rapa
Thomas R. Rapa passed away on Sept. 28 at the age of 77. He was the beloved husband of 52 years to Margaret Rapa (nee Campbell); loving father of Lauren Rapa Guzzo (Louis) of Marlton, N.J.; Patrick Rapa of Philadelphia,…
An Important Message For Phifer Families
By Sandra Allen, Principal, Howard M. Phifer Middle School Starting this September, we will be making Howard M. Phifer Middle School a phone-free space to improve teaching and learning using a system called Yondr. Yondr has been implemented in over…
Pennsauken STEM School Ranked One Of New Jersey’s Best
By The Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; JoAnn Young, Vice President; Osvaldo Alves III, Lisa Eckel; Diane Johnson; Samer John Jarbouh-Rafeh; Scott La Vine; Orlando Viera, and Dontay White; and Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, MEd2., M.S., M.B.S., M.A.2, Ed.D.,…
Remembering Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice
By The Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; JoAnn Young, Vice President; Osvaldo Alves III, Lisa Eckel; Diane Johnson; Samer John Jarbouh-Rafeh; Scott La Vine; Orlando Viera, and Dontay White; and Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, MEd2., M.S., M.B.S., M.A.2, Ed.D.,…
Pennsauken Stages To Perform “In The Heights” March 30 – April 2
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Pennsauken Stages is proud to present its performance of the musical, “In The Heights,” March 30 through April 2 at Pennsauken High School. The Tony Award-winning show, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda of “Hamilton” fame, tells…
Pennsauken Teacher Publishes Children’s Book
Lisa D. Swint has been teaching language arts in the Pennsauken School District for 23 years; and after decades of using her original writing to teach literary devices such as alliteration and onomatopoeia, she recently published her first children’s book,…
Talented Students Performing This Week
This week, there are two opportunities to watch talented students perform at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd. Thursday. Dec. 8, at 7:00 p.m. is the Winter Choir and Instrumental Concert. Admission is free. On Saturday, Dec. 10, at 11:00…
Dad Vail Regatta To Be Held On Cooper River
In May 2023, the 84th Annual Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta will be held on the Cooper River, moving from its typical venue at the Schuylkill River National Racecourse. Cooper River Park in Pennsauken is home to many prestigious rowing events and…