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Pennsauken High School Seniors Sign National Letters Of Intent
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Prior to last month’s graduation, several Pennsauken High School seniors made commitments to further their academic and athletic careers in college.
PHS Teachers Recognized By Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge
Lynda Shanahan and Carolyn Schultz, special needs teachers at Pennsauken High School, are being recognized by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, a nonpartisan educational institution that teaches about American rights and responsibilities, honors acts of civic virtue, and challenges all to get involved.
Pennsauken High School Holds First Semester Science Fair
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Columnist
On Jan. 11, Pennsauken High School held its first semester science fair. I decided to visit my old alma mater to see what the buzz was about.
Pennsauken Honors The Best Moms, Dads, And Guardians In Town
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
A single mother of two who gave her children a summer to remember and a dad who teaches the importance of giving back to those less fortunate were chosen as the Best Mom, Dad, or Guardian in Pennsauken.
PHS Alum And Super Bowl Champ Speaks To Student-Athletes
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
“So when you dream, dream large. Dream extra large.”
Those are the words of Dwight Hicks ’74, a PHS alum who played defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers and is a two-time Super Bowl champion. Hicks, who returned to his home town to participate in the special presentation of several gold footballs from the National Football League in honor of Super Bowl 50, spoke to student-athletes at Pennsauken High School about his experiences growing up in town and has path to playing in college and the NFL.
Hicks explained that when he made the decision to play football at the University of Michigan, some thought that the school was too big and he would get lost. But he persevered and played in the Rose Bowl twice. Selected in the sixth round in the NFL draft after graduation, Hicks was cut not once, but twice, finally sticking with the San Francisco 49ers, one of the worst teams in the league at that time. But he worked hard and never gave up. The result: his outstanding play led him to four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances and two Super Bowl rings.
Hicks told the students that they should set big goals for themselves and visualize success in order to achieve their dreams.
“Visualization of your dreams can make them reality. It’s up to you on what you will become. Strive to be the best and challenge yourself. I am you. If I can do it, you can do it.”
Board Of Education Recognizes Two PHS Student-Athletes
Four years of hard work on the track and in the classroom have paid off for two of Pennsauken High School’s finest student-athletes. Amanda Bakley, one of the most heavily recruited steeplechase runners in the country, signed a full scholarship to attend the University of Toledo. Group III Sectional Cross Country star Briana Roberts signed a full tuition scholarship to attend the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.
In addition to the countless medals these student-athletes have won while competing for Pennsauken High School, both student-athletes are also champions in the classroom.
Click on the photos for more information about these great student-athletes!
Fifteen Months Of Accomplishments, Changes For The Pennsauken School District
By the Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; Dung Nguyen, Vice President; Armando Diaz; Michael Hurley; Diane Johnson; Allyson Meloni; Leona Moss; Meg Snyder; and Joann Young
As the school year is now well under way, the Board of Education would like to take the opportunity in this month’s Board Bits article to highlight School District accomplishments that have occurred over the last 15 months.
When Silence Truly Is Golden
Board of Education members must follow strict rules when it comes to discussing certain issues in public. There are several topics that are subject to strict confidentiality. For this purpose, often the Board will convene an “executive session,” where the public is not invited to hear what is being discussed. Even if there is a vote needed on a particular subject as a result of discussions in executive session, anything and everything must be kept confidential. Board votes are always in public, however.
Carson Students Show Heart!
During February, kindergarten through fourth grade students showed their support of the annual Jump Rope for Heart Marathon. Students participated in various heart-racing exercises.
Students used hula hoops, jump ropes, relay racing, etc. to show their support for children in need. All the funds raised by the event are donated to the American Heart Association.
Carson participated with enthusiasm and a lot of heart!
Carson Students Enjoy Class Trip To Aquarium
In February, the first grade classes from Carson Elementary School had their class trip to Adventure Aquarium in Camden.
Students first attended a class and learned about land and water habitats; they then had the opportunity to touch horseshoe crabs, stingrays and sharks.
Walking through the aquarium, the students observed sharks swimming right above their heads! Other sea animals such as sea turtles, crabs, sea stars, fish, jellyfish, and sea horses were seen in various tanks throughout the aquarium.
It must have been a lazy day for the hippos, because they were snuggled up sleeping peacefully.
Carson staff would like to give a big thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to chaperone for the trip. The kids had a great time!
