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Pennsauken High School’s Classes of ’62, ’63 To Hold Reunion
Pennnsauken High School’s classes of 1962 and 1963 are holding a reunion on Saturday, April 22, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Marco’s Restaurant at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
The cost is $40 per person, $75 per couple. Please make checks payable to “PHS Class of ’62” or “PHS Class of ’63,” based on the attendee’s graduating class. All payments should be sent to Norma Pearlstein Kamis, ’63 at 2337 Finlaw Ave., Pennsauken, N.J., 08109 by Wednesday, March 1.
For questions, contact Norma at (856) 662-7916 or e-mail normatrack@verizon.net. Alumni from these classes are encouraged to share this information with as many of their fellow classmates as possible and visit PHS Sensational 60’s Class Reunions on Facebook for additional details.
New Program Offers Cooked Sushi To Staff, Students
Thanks to a new program offered by the Pennsauken School District’s Nutrition Department and Wegman’s, students in the Intermediate School, Howard M. Phifer Middle School and Pennsauken High School, as well as teachers and support staff throughout the District, can choose cooked sushi for lunch once a week.
Pennsauken Loses To Freehold In 125 Point Playoff Game
By Albert Dadson, AAP Intern
You would think that if a football player scored eight touchdowns all by himself, his team would win the game. But what do you do when a player on the other team scores 10 touchdowns?
This was the case at the first round of the NJISAA playoffs in Pennsauken, NJ where Freehold Borough beat the Indians 69-56.
New Faces Of PHS Basketball Take The Lead
By Eric Mossop, Athletic Director, Pennsauken High School
When fans come to the gym to watch the PHS boys and girls basketball programs this coming winter season, the first thing they might notice are the new faces on the benches leading each respective program. The boys basketball team will be led by new head coach Al Fisher. Coach Fisher is a proud alumnus from the Class of 2004, graduating as the leading scorer in PHS history, a record he still holds to this date. Coach Fisher played collegiately at Kent State University and professionally overseas before coming back to his alma mater to lead the Indians!
Board Of Education Honors High School Seniors
The Pennsauken Board of Education recently recognized three seniors from Pennsauken High School as students of the month: Jasmine Magalong, Brianna Rowland, and Leonardo Reyes.
Jasmine is in the top 20 of her class with a 4.0 GPA and is vice president of student rights for the school’s student body. Magalong has been involved in color guard for four years and currently serves as co-captain. Jasmine is also secretary of the National Honor Society and has performed over 40 hours of community service. She would like to become a nurse and attend the University of Maryland to receive her BSN.
Brianna is student body president and vice president of the National Honor Society. Rowland takes AP classes and is involved in yearbook club, French Honor Society, Leo Club, and Pennsauken Stages. She also is on the school’s bowling team and manages the boys track team. Brianna has 93 hours of community service and plans to earn many more before applying to her top three colleges: Temple University, Rowan University, and West Virginia Wesleyan. She would like to study musical theatre and one day perform on Broadway.
Leonardo is vice president of student activities for the high school’s student government and is in the top 20 of his class with a 4.2 GPA. Reyes is a member of the Leo Club, where he has accumulated 58 hours of community service; works on the school newspaper; and is involved in S.A.D.D., yearbook club, and photography club. He also plays on Pennsauken High School’s soccer team. Leo would like to attend Penn State, Syracuse, or Drexel University and become a forensic scientist.
Congratulations to these great students!
Pennsauken Community Dedicates PHS Veterans Monument
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On a clear and sun-filled Thursday in October, members of the Pennsauken community gathered on the grounds of Pennsauken High School. Alumni and veterans; staff and students; public officials and honored guests; all came together to dedicate a special monument that honors Pennsauken’s veterans – both PHS alumni and residents alike – who served their country in the Armed Forces.
Pennsauken High’s Double Dozen Presents “Tribute To America” On October 18
Pennsauken High School’s Double Dozen presents “A Tribute to America,” Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7:00 p.m.
“Filled with great, patriotic songs, this performance will be a beautiful celebration of our country,” says Kate Brown, vocal music director at Pennsauken High School. “This is something that you will not want to miss.”
“A Tribute to America” is held at Pennsauken High School, located at 800 Hylton Rd. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Past and present servicemen and women gain free admission with their military I.D. For more information, call (856) 662-8500 x5273.
PHS Athletic Hall Of Fame Class Of 2016 Inducted
By Eric Mossop, Athletic Director, Pennsauken High School
Every two years, the Athletic Department accepts nominations for induction into our Athletic Hall of Fame. This year, the committee considered 15 nominations and recommended eight deserving individuals and one team, who were inducted at halftime of the football game against Cherry Hill West on Sept. 24. Congratulations to past student-athletes Dennis DeShields, ’69, Jason Hicks, ’85, Clifford Kent, ’70, Scott McNair, ’87, Ralph Roesler, ’70, and Major Smith, ’69; coach and educator Scott Jones, ’79; and sports booster Steve Sperduto, ’81. In addition, the NJSIAA Group IV State Championship 1980 football team is the third team to be inducted in to the PHS Athletic Hall of Fame.
PHS Veterans Monument Dedicated On October 13
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
This month, public officials, school staff and students, and veterans will gather on the grounds of Pennsauken High School to dedicate a monument that honors both alumni and residents who have served their country in the Armed Forces.
Monument To Recognize Pennsauken Veterans
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pete DiAntonio grew up off of Sharon Terrace on 40th St. A member of Pennsauken High School’s Class of ’68, he served in the United States Navy on an amphibious transport during the Vietnam War. In 1970, DiAntonio came home to much different reaction to the one he received as he left.
