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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 share the thoughts and concerns of the high school student body.
“We have two student representatives here with us today,” explained Diane Johnson, Board of Education member. “Their objective is to represent the student body to the board, and to share ideas and concerns throughout the year.”
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., Ph.D., Superintendent, Pennsauken Public Schools
On Memorial Day, we come together as a community to honor and remember the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. In a special way, our District remembers those from Pennsauken who died during military conflicts as members of the United States Armed Forces, including: Terrence P. Allen, Thomas L. Busch, III, John S. DiBenedetto, Michael Egan, James M. Esposito, Matthew J. Henkel Jr., Joseph L. Hesson, III, Frank J. Kohlmyer, Thomas C Miller, Maria I. Ortiz, Richard Patterson, Elmer R. Pease, Jr., Anthony Piersanti, Jr., Harold Russo, and John Edward Tipton.
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 the story of people from the Washington Heights neighborhood in New York City. Featuring characters from a largely Dominican American community, the musical is a perfect fit for Pennsauken High School’s cast.
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 a.m., Pennsauken Stages will perform “Disney’s The Lion King, Jr.” Tickets are just $5 per person.
Food Distribution Event On November 5 At PHS
Pennsauken Public Schools will hold a food distribution event on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd., from 9:00 a.m. until the food runs out.
These food distribution events are held on the first Saturday of every month at the front of the building. Participants are asked to bring their I.D., as well as their own bags.
The Class Of 2022 Graduates From Pennsauken High School
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
At the end of a full, in-person school year that immediately followed the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsauken School District gathered with a significantly large crowd of family and friends to celebrate those students achieving an important milestone in their academic lives: the graduation of the Class of 2022.
Pennsauken Stages Perform “Chicago” April 7-10
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Paint the town and all that jazz… Pennsauken Stages is proud to present its performance of the musical “Chicago” April 7-10 at Pennsauken High School. This popular Broadway show is a satirical look at criminal celebrities in jazz-fueled Chicago circa 1920. With music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Ebb and the iconic Bob Fosse, it was the perfect musical to pick for this year’s student talent.
Santa, Hayrides, At Pennsauken High School
A special “Santa In The Field House and Holiday Hayride” event will be held tonight, Friday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pennsauken High School Field House, 800 Hylton Rd.
Admission is completely free; families can take pictures with Santa and tour the grounds of the high school on a hayride adventure. There will also be giveaways, hot chocolate, and candy canes.
PHSAA Holds Virtual Basket Auction For Scholarships
This time last year, the Pennsauken High School Alumni Association (PHSAA) was planning a bowling and basket auction event to raise funds for scholarships for Pennsauken High School graduating seniors. As with so many other events, the fundraiser was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With donations already in hand and no end in sight to be able to safely hold a large event in person, PHSAA decided to revive the event, but hold it virtually. They have booked an online, virtual basket auction event through 32auctions.com. The PHSAA Bowling for Scholarships event is now PHSAA Bidding for Scholarships!
Pennsauken High School Performs “Godspell” For Spring Musical
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken High School is excited to announce their performances of the musical, “Godspell,” held April 4-7. This iconic musical, which highlights parables taken from the Bible, has been a long running success both on and off of Broadway.
