A joint publication from The Morris School District and The Morris Educational Foundation
FALL 2015
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District
A Special Dedication to Stephen B. Wiley
The Morris School District and the Morris Educational Foundation dedicate this issue of The District to Stephen B.
Wiley, the “father” of the Morris School District and founder of the Morris Educational Foundation.
Mr. Wiley envisioned a school district in which children of all races, religions, and economic backgrounds would
learn with and from each other. With that vision in mind, in 1971 he successfully argued the historic legal case that
would forge the Morris School District. He then spent the next four decades of his life working to ensure that the
community he so dearly loved would be rich with worthwhile opportunities and a proud sense of its remarkable
place in American history.
“Wherever you see something wonderful in our community, you can be sure Steve Wiley had a hand in it,” said Kim
Pistner, Chair of the Morris Educational Foundation. Board of Education President Leonard Posey agreed, adding,
“Thanks to Mr. Wiley, tens of thousands of children in our community have been given the gift of a diverse and
culturally-rich education. We are forever indebted to him for that gift and grateful for his vision.”
We can think of no better tribute to Mr. Wiley than to share and celebrate the stories of opportunity and
achievement contained within these pages. These stories, and those that will follow in the years ahead, are
among the legacies of this remarkable man and his lifelong commitment to our schools and community.
Superintendent Lays Out “The Way Forward”
Our Vision For The Future
Shortly after taking the reins of the Morris School District in June, Superintendent of Schools Mackey Pendergrast called
together key administrators to clarify the path the District must take to ensure that each child who graduates from
Morristown High School is “future ready” and equipped to lead a principled, prosperous, and meaningful life.
Before the first step on that path could be set, the Superintendent’s leadership team needed to articulate the District’s
aspirations and beliefs and specify the commitments that must be made to support them. Those aspirations and
commitments frame “The Way Forward,” the District’s short- and long-term vision for the future. more on page 6>
The Morris Educational Foundation and
the Morris School District are “ALL IN”
“All Morris School District students belong,” Jessica Neu, Supervisor of Pupil Services, told the entire freshman class at
Morristown High School on October 7, 2015. They were gathered for an assembly with their Peer Group Connection
(PGC) leaders, a select group of senior students who serve as year-long, small group mentors. The students applauded
in agreement as Neu introduced two esteemed guest speakers: Dr. Anjalee Nirgudkar, a behavior analyst, and Philip
So, a blind Columbia University graduate student. Both were brought to the school through a grant from the Morris
Educational Foundation in support of the ALL IN initiative. more on page 3>
“A Caring And Purposeful Life” Continues To Inspire
A Resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives on March 3, 2011 begins, “WHEREAS, a life full of
meaningful accomplishments and enduring relationships drew to a close with the passing of Henrietta Eugene
Roberts Stevenson on October 30 at the age of 94.”
The Resolution cites dozens of extraordinary accomplishments of a truly remarkable woman, but what it does not
reflect is how in 1950 this Texas-born granddaughter of slaves changed forever the life of a little boy in Morristown,
NJ. That now-grown man, Angelo Fiataruolo, recently sent an email to school district offices inquiring about Mrs.
Stevenson. more on page 6>
Morris Tutoring Collaborative Celebrates
Families And Learning During Kick-Off Event
On Monday, October 26, Morris School District students of all ages enrolled in after-school tutoring programs and their
families came together in the high school cafeteria for an evening of inspiration and relationship building. The second
annual Morris Tutoring Collaborative kick-off dinner event brought together more than 250 people to celebrate the
connections between students, families, schools, volunteers and community organizations.
“The Morris Tutoring Collaborative is a wonderful example of how schools and communities can come together to
empower students and support families. The students love attending the programs at all our partner sites! MSD is very
grateful for the partnerships and so proud to be a part of this group,” said Kelly Harte, Morris School District Director
of Curriculum. more on page 6>
New Administrative Team in Place at Frelinghuysen Middle School
When Frelinghuysen Middle School’s 1,100 students
returned to school in September, newly-appointed
principal Mr. Joseph Uglialoro was on hand to
greet them.
Although “Mr. U” did not officially begin his
tenure at Frelinghuysen until August, he met
with more than 100 parents at a Home and
School Association welcome reception in July.
A graduate of the College of William and Mary,
he attended Georgetown University School of
Foreign Service and holds a M.A. in Educational
Leadership from Kean University. He served as
principal of South Orange Middle School from 2011
until his appointment as principal of Frelinghuysen.
Joining the FMS team as House Administrators are
Mr. Matthew Fabricant (House 1), Ms. Ashley
Adams (House 2), and Ms. Aixa Garcia.
A graduate of the University of Notre Dame (2003),
Mr. Fabricant joined the Peace Corps, serving
as a computer teacher and ESL instructor in San
Lorenzo, Honduras. He began his teaching career
at St. Benedict’s Prep in 2006. He served as a
Ankita Sharma
Honored By State
Board Of Education
Ankita Sharma holds certificate of honor presented
to her by State Board of Education.
Each spring, the State Board of Education honors a
select group of students who have made significant
contributions to their schools, communities or families.
Ankita Sharma, MHS ’15, was among only 10 students
from throughout the state so honored at an awards
ceremony in Trenton on May 20.
Spanish teacher at North Star Academy Charter
School from 2009 until his appointment as FMS
House Administrator.
Ms. Adams is a graduate of U.C. Davis and holds
a MS in Education and Educational Leadership
from Baruch College and a MA in Sociology and
Education from Columbia University. A Teach
for America educator, Ms. Adams has served as
a classroom teacher, dean of curriculum, and
assistant principal of Newark’s University Heights
Charter School. She currently is pursuing an
Education Doctorate at Rutgers University.
Ms. Garcia began her career 2001 as a middle
school mathematics teacher at the Oliver
Street School in Newark. A graduate of Rutgers
University, Ms. Garcia holds a MA in Educational
Leadership, Management, and Policy from Seton
Hall University. She has served as a mathematics
resource teacher coordinator and assistant
principal at Northern Valley Regional High School
and, most recently, as assistant principal at Liberty
School in West Orange.
FMS Administrators (L-R) Principal Joseph Uglialoro,
Aixa Garcia, Ashley Adams, and Matthew Fabricant.
“We spent months building a truly remarkable and
dynamic administrative team at Frelinghuysen,”
said Superintendent Pendergrast. “Each member
of the team was selected for his or her unique set
of talent, skills and experience. I am excited by
their collective energy and vision and confident
Frelinghuysen will thrive under their leadership”.
Students Make Their Votes and Pennies Count
Beginning in kindergarten, a unique civics and
character education curriculum teaches Morris School
District children about the power of the vote and the
importance of reaching out to help those in need. With
the generous support of Provident Bank, that lesson has
generated more than $100,000 in donations in support
of a variety of community charities and non-profit
organizations.
Each year while learning about the rights and
responsibilities of voting, three local non-profit
organizations (candidates) are invited to present their
mission and needs (“platform”) to elementary school
students for their consideration. Through classroom
That’s a really big check! MSD students and
discussion and assignments, students analyze the
Provident Bank representatives present check
platform of each candidate while learning how these
organizations help individuals and families within their
for $10,460 to Goryeb Children’s Hospital.
own community. Students must register to vote in their
precinct (classroom) and sign the poll book before entering a real voting booth to cast their vote for the
candidate of their choice. All coins collected during the 8-week cycle of instruction, plus a matching gift of
$1,000 from Provident Bank, are donated to the winning charity.
As the winning candidate of the 2015 Coins for a Cause election, The Goryeb Children’s Hospital at
Morristown Medical Center received a check for $10,460. Previous winners include Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA), Meals on Wheels, Morris Minute Men, Community Soup Kitchen, Interfaith Council for the
Homeless, and the Morris Center YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
“Ankita certainly met the criteria for selection for
this extraordinary honor,” said MHS principal Mark
Manning. “Throughout her four years at MHS Ankita
was an outstanding student and a true leader who
contributed greatly to our school community.”
After casting his vote, one 4th grade student said, “Letting people decide things by voting is a really good idea. I
am glad we get to do it here in America.”
While at MHS, Ankita was a member of the National
Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Editor-in-Chief
of Morristown High School’s newspaper, tutor, tireless
volunteer, and straight-A student.
All Morris School District students aim for the stars. However, Deborah Spencer’s Aerospace Engineering
students soared closer than most this July during Morristown High School’s Summer STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy for incoming freshmen. Rockets built by teams of students
were launched far into the sky on the final day of the unique program designed to welcome new STEM
students to MHS and introduce them to a variety of STEM disciplines and careers.
During her sophomore year, Ankita founded the
Model United Nations Club at MHS. She singlehandedly recruited club members, raised money for
entrance fees, researched topics, and coached club
members. Within the first year, the club competed
successfully at the local and regional level, and
within two years, it was recognized among the most
successful in the state.
Funded by the Morris Educational Foundation, the 3-day Summer STEM program offered a series of
hands-on learning activities in chemistry, physics, and computer programming and brought students
together with engineers, architects, scientists, and
mentors from numerous STEM fields. An interactive
orientation to MHS, which included a scavenger hunt
through notable parts of the building and campus, also
was part of the Summer STEM program.
Ankita was the first high school student selected to
participate in the Summer Honors Research Program
at the New Jersey Center for Science, Technology
and Mathematics (NJCSTM) at Kean University.
Selected for the program during her junior year,
she was an active and respected member of the
otherwise graduate-level team researching potential
new treatments for glioblastoma, a particularly
aggressive form of brain cancer.
Ankita is continuing her studies at Brown University where
she is studying international relations and economics.
Summer STEM Academy Soars
Approximately 200 students currently are enrolled in
the MHS STEM Academy. Designed for students who
have demonstrated success in math and science
and expressed an interest in pursuing a STEM career,
the STEM Academy offers an introductory sequence
of courses during freshman year, followed by 3-years
of concentrated study in one of five STEM tracks:
biomedicine, engineering, architecture, environmental
sustainability, or computer science. The highlysuccessful MHS STEM Academy is a model program for
schools throughout New Jersey.
Blast off! STEM students watch their work soar
into the sky.
MEF Announces Talent Show Morristown ONSTAGE
The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) has announced plans for its ninth annual Morristown Talent Show renamed
Morristown ONSTAGE. It is the talent show the community has come to love for the past nine years. The name has changed,
but all the favorite aspects of the show are back! Fabulous talent, professional judges, audience interaction, and an
exceptional production will all return under the new name and look… Morristown ONSTAGE!
The event will take place on February 24, 2016 at the Mayo Performing Arts Center. Visit morristownonstage.org for more information.
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Alumni Spotlight: Dan Quinn
Head Coach, Atlanta Falcons
Left, Dan Quinn from his MHS yearbook (1989). Right, Dan today, Head Coach, Atlanta Falcons.
In each issue we are pleased to connect with one of Morristown High School’s
esteemed alumni. This summer we caught up with Dan Quinn, MHS class of ’89.
After graduating from Morristown
High School in 1989, Dan
attended college at Salisbury
(Md.) University where he was
a four-year letter winner and
co-captain of the football team.
He also lettered in track and
held the school’s record in the
hammer throw. He earned a
bachelor’s degree in elementary
education with plans to teach
and fulfill his career aspirations
to be a coach. His first coaching
job was at William and Mary
where he coached the defensive
line followed by a season at
Virginia Military Institute. He went
to Hofstra where he spent four
years coaching the defensive
line and then became defensive
coordinator in 2000.
Following his tenure at Hofstra,
Quinn began his NFL coaching
career where he had success
with the San Francisco 49ers, the
Miami Dolphins, the New York Jets
and the Seattle Seahawks. Under
Quinn’s leadership, the Seahawks
had the League’s top defensive
unit in 2013 and won Super Bowl
XLVIII.
Today, Dan is the Head Coach of
the Atlanta Falcons.
MEF: “We have to ask first, what
was it like winning the Super
Bowl?”
DQ: “Winning the Super Bowl
was so cool and such a terrific
culmination for so many guys
that worked hard together. It was
great to be part of a team that
was so close and truly played
as well as it could. It was extra
rewarding to be back in New
Jersey to win… so many of my
football memories come from
New Jersey, it has a lot of special
meaning for me.”
MEF: “What are you up to today?”
DQ: “I’m the Head Coach of the
Atlanta Falcons. I took over the
job in February. I’m really enjoying
the style and attitude of this team
and to have an opportunity to
do all of this in the great city of
Atlanta.”
MEF: “What inspired you to your
career in the NFL?”
DQ: “I knew growing up I wanted
to coach. I grew up watching
Bill Parcells and the Giants…
When I attended Morristown
High School I learned from many
cool coaches… George Bellias,
John Barnacle, Muzz Linsey, Harry
Shatel, Patty Mattos… they were
all so great and I watched them
all even though some were not
my coaches. They were all role
models for me. And even outside
of high school, the great coaches
in Morristown for the youth
teams… the Flynn Family, Sam
Champi, Tony Cattano…. They all
influenced me.”
MEF: “What are you most proud
of?”
DQ: “Knowing that you can
have an impact…and not just
with football. Knowing that I can
mentor someone and make a
positive contribution. I am most
proud of the many relationships I
have built over the years with the
coaches and the players. They
have all made my life better.”
DQ: “Probably knowing that I
developed the grit to stick it out
and work hard playing on my
high school teams. I learned not
to let setbacks stop you and to
have the passion to keep going.
Also, the great diversity… I did
not appreciate it until I left for
college. Coming from a big family
and being part of a very diverse
community is so important in
our society today. I believe our
students totally benefit from those
opportunities.”
All IN Cont’d
ALL IN, or Allies in Learning and Leading: Inclusive
Network, is a diversity and disability awareness
program that joins together PGC leaders,
freshman students, Morristown High School
students with special needs, and any other
interested students. The students meet during
lunch period twice a week to play board games,
basketball, corn hole, or share other fun activities.
Staff advisors help students make connections
between the small moments they experience
in the groups and the larger model of an
inclusive society.
The connections made through ALL IN are also
meant to inspire actions outside of the lunchtime
activities. At the conclusion of the assembly in
October we learned that it has. After listening
to the motivational stories of Nirgudkar, who
drew reference to her own diverse background
as well as those of her patients, and So, who
described his experiences navigating the world
without sight, two PGC students announced
their plans to expand on the ALL IN philosophy.
Matt Norton shared his desire to spread ALL IN
outside of Morristown High School’s halls and
into other Morris School District schools. He also
encouraged students to join and post examples
of ALL IN actions on the Instagram page
morrisschooldistrictallin. Marisa Jones announced
her plans to organize The 2016 Class is ALL IN
Winter Dance, an inclusive event for every
MHS student.
Jessica Neu expressed her appreciation for the
grant adding: “The response from the program has
been overwhelming. Many students are reaching
out with ideas and finding ways to be ALL IN at
Morristown High School. This is just one step in
further developing human relationships with all
students. Maya Angelou said it best, ‘In diversity
there is beauty and there is strength.’”
More to the Dance
than Meets the Eye
MEF: “What advice would you
give a MHS student?”
DQ: “Basically not to hold back
and to go for it right now. We
are all responsible for our own
self-determination. Each one of
us need to take ownership of
our own journey and not wait for
someone else to hand it to you.”
MEF: “If you had known then what
you know now, would you have
done anything differently in high
school? If so, what?”
DQ: “Yes, I would have cherished
more of my relationships. There
are times when maybe you
stay focused on a small group
MEF: “What was your favorite
of your immediate friends and
memory of Morristown High
classmates. But there are so many
School?”
cool people that I went to school
with and I encourage students
DQ: “I would love to say my time
today to really cherish these early
as valedictorian, but too many
people who read this would know relationships. I am more mindful
today of having them and more
that was totally not true… I think
for me it is the real pride about the open-mined to get to know more
people and who they are.”
town, belonging to a community
and being part of the athletics
there. I was on the football, indoor MEF: “Thanks so much, Dan.
We wish you all the best this
track and outdoor track teams.
season. We hope to see a lot of
I remember big meets and big
“quinning” for you and the team.”
games. Other schools knew our
teams were tough and I loved
DQ: “I just want to add that I
being part of all that. It fires me
up to hear that this has continued appreciate so much the support
throughout the generations. I was from the community, from not just
around many great coaches and the times now, but up until this
point. I truly believe I am a part
players and I feel a lot of pride
of the Morristown community…
representing Morristown.”
it’s where my roots are and we all
MEF: “What of your success would have a common background.”
you attribute to your experiences
at the high school?”
For more on Dan’s achievements and a full biography, visit the MEF website.
World cultures and history came to life on TJ stage
during Multicultural Dance Residency.
The arts play a critical role in the development
and education of children. In the Morris School
District, music, dance, theatre, and visual arts
programs are an integral part of the curriculum
from pre-school through high school. The
District’s vibrant arts curriculum is enhanced
by cultural arts residencies in each school.
Recently, third-grade students at Thomas
Jefferson School stretched their bodies and
minds as they learned the rhythms and cultures
of other countries during the Multicultural Dance
Celebration, a two-week cultural arts residency.
Artist Joanna Pang Atkins returned to TJ for the
sixth year in a row to teach the school’s youngest
students how dance and music reflect and
express the experiences of life. While learning the
music and dance of other countries, students
also learned facts about the history and culture
of those nations. Students shared these facts
with schoolmates and guests during the colorful
Parade of Nations dance, the culminating
performance of the residency.
“This wonderful program demonstrates the
important role of arts in education,” said TJ
Principal Cristina Frazzano. “The arts stretch
the imagination and enhance the process
of learning by providing an environment of
discovery. This residency was a joyful journey of
discovery for our students.”
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Spring Sports Roundup
Local Seniors
Kick up Their Heels
at Intergenerational
Prom
Spring was in the air and apparent in the dance
moves of 140 senior citizens who hit the dance
floor with Morristown High School students at the
school’s 18th annual Intergenerational Prom
in May.
Preparations began months before the event
when a dedicated committee of parents came
together to make the evening a special and a
memorable one for guests and students alike. The
committee’s “to do” list was long, but each and
every item on it was soon crossed off thanks to the
hard work of parent and student volunteers and
the generous contributions of more than 30 local
merchants and donors.
2015 MHS Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Team.
Historic Season for MHS Girls’ Lacrosse
The MHS Girls’ Lacrosse team captured the NJSIAA sectional championship on home turf in front of
hundreds of cheering fans in May. The team’s third consecutive conference championship was impressive
enough, but the first-ever sectional title was icing on the cake for the determined and talented team. Led
by seniors Allie Ferrara, Meghan Siverson, Casey O’Brien, Maddy Heher, Jazzy Cachimbo, Caroline Hersh,
Lauren Goldhirsch and Kasey Prime, the team made it all the way to the group state championship for
the first time in school history, where it lost to perennial powerhouse Moorestown. Freedom Conference
Player of the Year Siverson was joined on the All-Conference 1st Team by Ferrara, O’Brien, Heher, and
Linnea Begley. Ferrara, O’Brien, Siverson and Heher also were tapped for All-League 1st Team honors.
Ferrara’s record 357 career points and 229 goals, and O’Brien’s record 138 Career assists are likely to
remain unchallenged for years to come.
MHS Golf
This year’s theme, “Rockin’ the Red Carpet,” was
carried out throughout the night. A red carpet and
velvet ropes provided a path from the entrance
to a photo booth, where MHS students captured a
picture of each guest, providing a souvenir image
of the evening. Red table runners, flowers and
decorations adorned every table, and students
served a full-course dinner to each guest.
“This is my fifth MHS Prom,” said one 88-year-young
guest as she clutched her Red Carpet photo and
a goodie-bag filled with mementos of the evening.
“The students are so sweet and they make sure
we all have fun. I just can’t wait to come again
next year!”
It was another great year for the MHS Golf Team, which tied for 2nd
place in the state sectional title match and closed out the season
with a stellar 20-6 record. Princeton-bound Evan Quinn captured
the Morris County Championship title and his 2nd consecutive
sectional title. Just 3 shots behind Quinn in the sectional match,
teammate Luke Haralampoudis tied for 5th place among the field
of the state’s top high school golfers. Quinn was named to the
NJAC All-Conference 1st Team.
Kyle Beyer (L) and Abigail Schubiger
(R) recently signed Letters of Intent
to attend the U.S. Military Academy
at West Point and Colgate University,
respectively. Kyle will play lacrosse for
the Black Knights of Army and Abby
will play basketball for the Colgate
Raiders.
“Kyle and Abby are outstanding
students, exceptional athletes, and
truly wonderful young adults,” said
MHS Principal Mark Manning “We
are proud of them and know they
will continue to represent their
families and Morristown High
School with distinction.”
Baseball
The varsity baseball team capped off another successful season,
taking 9 of its last 12 games. The team advanced to the sectional
semifinal game and received the Conference Sportsmanship
Award. Scott Carton and Jim Nodoro were named to the AllConference 1st Team.
Track and Field
Bob Karp/Daily Record
Guests walk the Red Carpet at 2015
Intergenerational Prom.
Two Morris County track championship titles were claimed by MHS runners last spring. Eric Clay brought home the boys’
3200m title and Camille Carter captured the girls’ 100m crown. Clay and Jalon Jorge were named to the All-Conference
1st Team; Jhamil King and Ben Edwards were tapped for the Conference 2nd Team. Morris County Scholar-Athlete, Meet
of Champions Qualifier, and 2015 class valedictorian, Christine O’Kane was named to All-Conference and All-County 1st
Teams. Camille Carter was named to the All-Area and All-County 1st teams and was joined on the All-Conference 1st
Team by teammate Olivia Carter.
Morris School District selected as Google Expeditions
Pioneer Program partner
Morristown High School students recently viewed the city of London from the top of the London Eye, scaled the face of
El Capitan, and came face-to-face with a humpback whale. Best if all, they did so without ever leaving their classrooms,
thanks to an innovative partnership with Google through which MHS was selected to beta test one of Google’s latest apps
for education.
The Google Expeditions Pioneer Partner Program uses Google technology to harness 360-degree photo spheres, 3D videos,
and sound to create virtual field trips to historic sites, museums, and far-flung corners of the world. Each Expedition is a virtual
reality panorama annotated with details, highlights and questions designed to support existing curricula. Teachers act as
Expedition guides, noting important details or points of interest along the way.
“Thanks to our school’s partnership with Google Apps for Education, we were able to have our students play an integral
part of the beta testing of an application and give user experience feedback to make it better for future users,” said Erica
Hartman, Supervisor of Technology Integration. “Students were immersed in virtual worlds directly related to the curriculum
content they are learning today. You can never plan a field trip in a day, but with Google Cardboard and the Google
Expeditions Pioneer Program, you can take students on a field trip in a moment’s notice.”
MHS students’ feet were firmly on the
ground as they peered over cliffs of
Bryce Canyon
The Expeditions Pioneer Partner experience brings abstract concepts to life. Complex concepts and important details of a location or experience are more easily
understood by students when they are seen in the context of the environment that virtually surrounds them. “I had to keep reminding myself that I was actually safe
on the ground, not hundreds of feet above a canyon floor,” noted one student after returning from a virtual field trip to Bryce Canyon.
In addition to providing virtual reality trips, Expeditions technology also offers students the opportunity to explore careers by offering virtual shadowing experiences
with a doctor, paleontologist, civil engineer, microbiologist, or other professionals.
The Google Expeditions Pioneer Partner program is but one example of how the Morris School District is incorporating technology to enhance and support
classroom instruction.
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Focus On Faculty
On October 11 MHS Broadcasting teacher
Michael Butler received the Ithaca College Roy
Park School of Communication S’Park Media
Mentor Award. Nominated for the award by
former MHS and current Ithaca College students,
The S’Park Media Award honors select high
school teachers and leaders of organizations
who “ignite a passion for media in high school
students.” Recipients are honored not only
for their impact on young people, but also for
the success of their personal careers and their
contributions to the field of communications. Mr.
Butler joined the MHS faculty in 2010 following
a 19-year career with Courtroom Television
Network (Court TV).
(Back Row, L-R) Commended Students Julia Flores, Rebecca Lalk, Tyler Meli, Karel Raska,
(Front Row, L-R) Commended Students Ryan Skoletsky, Wesley Tan, Kirsten Traudt; and
National Merit Semifinalist, Winston Liu
National Merit Honors for MHS Students
Morristown High School is proud to recognize eight seniors honored in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship
Program. Included among these distinguished students are one National Merit Semifinalist and seven
Commended Students.
The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes
the highest scoring entrants in each state on the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying
Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
Commended Students place among the top 5% of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2016
National Merit competition by taking the 2014 PSAT/NMSQT.
MHS Science Team Takes Top Spot in County
Morristown High School took the top spot overall among Morris County schools and placed 17th in
the state in the highly-competitive Merck State Science Day competition in May. Two teams and four
individual students took top county honors. A total of 12 MHS students placed among the top 10 in the
county in individual disciplines.
Nicholas Moy was named a Merck Scholar, taking 2nd place in the state in chemistry and 1st place in
Morris County. Top county honors also went to Julia Flores (Biology), Derek He (Physics) and Aldo Bangiola
(Non-AP Integrated).
The AP Physics Team and the Non-AP Integrated Team, which is made up of students who have not taken
any AP courses, earned first place county honors. The AP Biology and AP Chemistry teams placed second
in the county; the AP Integrated Team took third place.
71 MHS Students Receive AP Scholar
Recognition
The College Board Advanced Placement Program offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high
school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams.
Seventy-one MHS students recently were honored as AP Scholars. Included among these are 22 AP
Scholars, 24 AP Scholars with Honor, and 25 AP Scholars with Distinction.
AP Scholars must earn scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams. Scholars with Honor must receive
an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 4 or more of these
exams. The AP Scholars with Distinction honor is granted to students who receive an average score of at
least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams.
Woodland Welcomes New Principal
Before joining Woodland School as principal in
July, the only thing Ms. Jennifer Connors had never
before encountered as a teacher or principal was
a round school! But in spite of its unique shape, it
did not take Ms. Connors long to learn her way
around (and around!) the building and to feel
totally at home at Woodland School.
Ms. Connors came to Woodland following the
retirement of Mr. David Gidich, who was at the
helm of Woodland for 14 years. Prior to joining the
Woodland family, Ms. Connors was principal of the
Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Montgomery
County, Maryland. She holds a MA in School
Administration and has completed coursework
for a Doctorate of Multicultural/ESOL (English for
Speakers of Other Languages) Instruction from
George Mason University.
MHS Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Barbone
recently was invited to the University of Miami
to receive the school’s Excellence in Counseling
Award. Nominated for the honor by U. Miami
sophomore, Nayna Shah, the award honors
counselors who “continuously go above
and beyond” and make a difference in their
student’s lives.
MEF 2014-2015
Scholarship Recipients
The Morris Educational Foundation congratulates
our 2015 scholarship recipients:
The Dorothy F. Johnson Scholarship: Created
through a bequest from the estate of Dorothy F.
Johnson, a 1947 MHS graduate and community
leader, this scholarship is awarded to a student to
pursue business administration in college.
2014 -15 Recipient Cole Shandlay
“I am attending the University of WisconsinMadison. I am enrolled as one of sixty-four
students who will be living in the Entrepreneurial
Learning Community. I would like to thank the
Morris Educational Foundation for giving me this
scholarship. I am grateful for this award and the opportunity it will provide.”
The Stephen B. Wiley Scholarship: This scholarship
is awarded to a senior from MHS or MCST who has
demonstrated a record of leadership, integrity,
and kindness, and proven involvement as a
community-minded individual.
2014-15 Recipient Aaron Morales
“A heartfelt thank you for selecting me to receive
this very generous scholarship. I am going to
Virginia Tech for Computer Engineering. My
ultimate career goal is to become an officer
in the US Air Force after college. I have chosen
this career path to combine my two passions,
computer engineering and leadership.”
The John T. Cunningham Scholarship: This
scholarship is awarded to a MHS graduating
senior pursuing a major in the broad field of
communications.
2014-15 Recipient Jessica Torres
“I would like to thank the Morris Educational
Foundation for giving me this scholarship. I am
attending Ithaca College majoring in Television and
Radio and I concentrate in TV. I will never forget the
opportunities given to me by Morristown High School.”
Kindergarten Visitation
Dates Set for January
Parents are invited to learn about kindergarten
in the Morris School District at Kindergarten
visitation dates in January. These dates are:
n 9:30 AM, Friday, January 8 at Woodland
n 9:30 AM, Friday, January 8 at Hillcrest
n 9:30 AM, Thursday, January 14 at Normandy Park
n 9:30 AM, Thursday, January 21 at Alfred Vail
In order to enter kindergarten in September, the
incoming kindergarten child must be 5 years old
on or before October 1, 2016. Registration for
kindergarten will begin on February 1 and may
be completed online on the Morris School District
Website (morrisschooldistrict.org).
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The Way Forward Cont’d
That vision is built upon the unwavering belief that
each student can succeed and supported by the
commitment to provide each student equal, early,
and ongoing access to the best instruction, resources,
technology, and support by counselors, mentors, and
through other meaningful personal relationships.
Integral to the District’s vision for the success of each
student is blended learning. “Blended learning
combines an effective, research-based curriculum
with top quality face-to-face instruction, as well as the
effective use of online and digital platforms,” explained
Pendergrast. “Blended learning is an important
component in delivering ambitious instruction that
will enable each student to continuously ascend
throughout our school system,” he added.
Superintendent Pendergrast is among only 12
superintendents from throughout the country chosen
to provide input and feedback regarding the National
Education Technology Plan. Pendergrast understands
the transformational impact of technology on
education and appreciates the District’s progressive
approach to technology. “The technology
infrastructure and resources here are far beyond those
available in most districts in the state or the country
and invaluable to the success of each student and the
District as a whole,” Pendergrast observed.
The first phase of The Way Forward will provide teachers
with the best tools, resources, targeted training, and
professional development to ensure that there are
multiple on-ramps for student success in all grades in all
schools. One important resource is an online adaptive
diagnostic which will be administered to students this
fall. Results will provide immediate, accurate, and
actionable insight into the progress of each student.
The second phase will be to foster the highest quality
dialogue regarding how to respond to data through
adaptations to curriculum, instructional methods, and
assessment practices.
“Our teachers and counselors are at the heart of
The Way Forward,” said Pendergrast. “Although the
prospect of technology integration is exciting, it is the
human relationship between teacher and student that
remains the key to success,” said Pendergrast.
For additional information about The Way
Forward, visit the Morris School District Website,
www.morrisschooldistrict.org.
A Caring And Purposeful Life
“Mrs. Stevenson was my hero,” he said. “And now,
these many years later, I would like to learn as much
as possible about her. Along with my parents, she
is the reason for my climb from extremely humble
beginnings to a very rewarding life.”
Mrs. Stevenson graduated from high school in San
Antonio, Texas in 1931 and went on to earn a BA and
MA from the University of Michigan. During and shortly
after WWII she served in the War Department. In the
late 1940s she joined the staff at Lafayette School
and in so doing, became the first African American
teacher in Morristown.
In the summer of 1950, 9-year-old Angelo was looking
forward to starting 4th grade when he became one
of thousands of American children to contract polio.
The son of poor Italian immigrants with no formal
education, Angelo could not imagine how he would
keep up with his schoolwork. “My situation was
better than most,” recalled Angelo, “but learning I
would not be able to go to school for an entire year
was devastating. Suddenly, into this frightening and
uncertain time came my hero, Mrs. Stevenson.”
Mrs. Stevenson went to Angelo’s home almost daily
throughout that school year, bringing lessons and
Cont’d
encouragement. “Picture this situation in its entirety
and in the context of 1950,” urged Angelo, “an
African-American teacher, an Italian-speaking mom,
and a sick little boy whose life was not to be limited
by an illness, but enriched by the kindness and
dedication of a very special teacher.”
A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Stevenson returned
to Texas in 1971 where she dedicated herself to
numerous civic and charitable causes. In 2002 she
was inducted into the San Antonio Women’s Hall of
Fame.
Angelo graduated from Morristown High School in
1961. He earned a BA in economics and a MA in
finance. He continues to enjoy a rewarding career in
aviation and, like his hero, donates time to civic and
charitable causes.
The Resolution honoring Mrs. Stevenson continues,
“. . . a dedicated educator, and a committed
volunteer and civic leader, Henrietta Stevenson
lived a caring a purposeful life, and her legacy will
continue to inspire all those who knew and loved her.”
Included among the many hundreds on that list is a
grateful student from long ago.”
Kick-Off Event Cont’d
The Morris Tutoring Collaborative, a group of local
organizations including the Morris Educational
Foundation, The Presbyterian Church of Morristown, St.
Peter’s Episcopal Church, Bethel AME Church, Calvary
Baptist Church and the Church of God in Christ, provide
after-school tutoring programs to Morris School District
students. As lead partner to tutoring sites, the Morris
School District identifies students who may benefit
from additional support and provides transportation to
partner sites. The District also provides ongoing training,
support and feedback for the volunteer tutors who work
with these groups. The Morris Tutoring Collaborative
meets regularly to help build capacity among their
organizations and the families in the Morris School District.
Community agencies and organizations that provide
support services to families in need also were in
attendance to introduce the many resources the
greater Morristown community has to offer. Child and
Family Resources, Preschool Advantage, and Mental
Health Association of Morris County were among the
community agencies on hand to share information.
Following an introduction by Superintendent Mackey
Pendergrast, Hillcrest Principal Erin O’Connell spoke
about the importance of reading and encouraged
parents to share the joy of reading with their children
each day.
Last year, the Morris Educational Foundation reached
more than 100 students through its one-on-one
community tutoring program, thanks to a generous
grant from Provident Bank Foundation and 40
dedicated volunteers.
MEF Gives $186,000
Back To The Morris
School District In
2014-15
During the 2014-15 school year, the Morris
Educational Foundation provided an
unprecedented $186,000 in programs,
scholarships and grants to benefit the 5,200
students in the ten schools in the Morris
School District. This funding spanned all
schools and touched all grades from preschool to the class of 2015.
Programs included the 2014-15 MEF Parent
Education Series with Dr. Robin Berman, a
renowned parenting expert, who came
to Morristown for both a lecture and book
club discussion. Our volunteer after-school
tutoring program provided support for
dozens of students in grades three through
eight. Finally, the inaugural year of Colonial
Alumni Mentoring Program Night or C.A.M.P.
Night brought 20 of Morristown High School’s
best and brightest alumni back to school to
meet and talk with current students about
various career fields and opportunities.
In 2015, our scholarships expanded beyond
the traditional as we were able to send high
school seniors enrolled in Senior Options to
County College of Morris for the second half
of the school year. The establishment of the
Ficarra Fund for Early College Scholarships
gave students a leg up on college while
their high school guidance counselors
continued to provide oversight during
oversight during the crucial first semester
of school.
Grant highlights include Newsela, an online
news service that strengthens non-fiction
reading comprehension by adapting
content to each student’s reading level.
Newsela was lauded by teachers during
the 2014-2015 school year and is again
in place for the current school year. The
MEF also continued to support cultural arts
programs in all schools by providing grants
to each school for cultural arts projects
or artist-in-residency programs. Grants
ranged in scope from providing seeds for
Frelinghuysen students to plant in the FMS
teaching garden to funding a year-long,
interdisciplinary jazz-themed study for
Normandy Park School. The MEF is always
on the lookout for ways to support and
enhance learning opportunities for students
in the Morris School District. With your
generous support, we can provide even
more opportunities during the 2015-2016
school year.
For a full listing of grants awarded this past
year please visit the MEF website at www.
morrisedfoundation.org.
Recent Notable Gifts to MEF
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The Freed Foundation: A generous grant, secured by its
former board member Steve Douenias, to help reinvent
the high school’s media center, which is used by over a
thousand high school students each week. The funding
will create a more welcoming common space and
hub of learning that encourages discovery, innovation
and collaboration between students, teachers and the
broader community. New shelving, furniture and lighting
are all included in the grant.
PSE&G Foundation: A grant to fund high performance
computers with advanced processing and graphics rendering
capability for the high school’s engineering program. This
funding will support MHS’s very robust engineering program
providing innovative opportunities for students in the fields of
Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Nanoscale Engineering and
more. Uses of computers include design and analysis of machine parts, bridge truss
design and analysis, design and management of satellite orbits and trajectories for
satellites, airplane cockpit flight simulation and more.
Rotary Club of Morristown: A grant to establish the
Morristown Rotary’s Fund for Parent Education to support
programs for the area’s parent community. The funding
will enable the MEF to sponsor its annual well-attended
lecture series and also MEF initiatives for parents within
the district. Research indicates that students whose
parents are involved in school programs have improved
performance.
Palla Flores Family: A generous grant by the Daniel Flores and
Katharine Palla family will allow Lafayette Learning Center
teacher Jennifer Ford to expand the Reading Readiness: PreSchooler Parent Shared Reading program. In its third year, the
program provides opportunities for Spanish speaking parents
and their children to increase literacy proficiency through a sixweek evening workshop series. This year, the addition of a Bilingual Book Club will serve
as an extension program for the graduates of the parent involvement workshops. A
bilingual lending library for all students and Reading Readiness Book Drive at the end
of the year will increase the exposure of students and families with books.
The MEF Congratulates our 2014-15 Teacher Tributes Honorees . . .
TEACHER TRIBUTES
HONOREES 2014-15
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
Jean Beeck
Cassandra Brown
Christine Carey-Rafanello
Darren D’Alconzo
Mary Ellen DiCataldo
Liz Ferraiolo
Mercy Ferrer
Meg Goss
Jean Graziano
Irene Guiliano
Andrea Kessler
Melinda Laureano
Stephanie Little
Pamela Marmora
Jermaine McElwee
Carolyn McLain
Lori Murphy
Rajashree Nair
Josephine Noone
Sue Nugent
Betsy Rescorla
Barbara Sandelli
Gloria Weiss Allen
Lisa Yorston
ALFRED VAIL
Christina Allocco
Debbie Ayres
Carol Beeck
Elizabeth Biondo
Amy Bozzi
Sally Camelotto
Miss Colleen
Jessica Chelder
Debbie Denninger
Madelyn Dunn
Jack Ferrante
Mayra Gonzalez
Julie Guth
Christine Heimbach
Kathy Hill
Nichole Hodge
Mary Kaeli
Alyse Kalas
Janet Kellman
Leigh Kessler
Kari Korman
Melinda Laureano
Christine Licardi
Katie Manahan
Bryn Markovich
Marieta Matoj
Anita McAndrew
Rosemary McAndrew
Paula Mendez
Nancy Nutt
Susan Ossanna
Joe Parrillo
Francesca Reganato
Savina Ripa
Jennifer Salazar
Mary Lou Scalera
Bobby Sparano
Roland Urgino
Michelle Vena
Marybeth Weimer
FRELINGHUYSEN
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Rocco Antoniello
Jaclyn Bavaro
Yeisson Bernal
Gary Bernstein
Jennifer Berntson
Jeffrey Bigas
Amy Bozza
Renee Brown
Jeffrey Burdge
Jacob Cahill
Melissa Calamari
Marcella Caltworthy
Bruce Chamberlain
Marcella Clatworthy
Edward Cohen
Bill Cole
Toni Ann Corsi
Ashley Daly
Sheila Darwin
Yvonne Davis
Jill Demark
Marybeth Donnelly
Judith Enderley
Nicole Escobedo
David Gallagher
Sandra Gessner
Lawrence Gonsky
Allyson Greenstein
Berma Haynes
Mrs. Hague
Lisa Hefferon
Carlene Henke
Danae Heywood
Elizabeth Hodge
Donna Kelly
Craig Kennedy
Sharon Laconi
Janet Leeson
Ashley Lipscomb
Karen London
Bryan Manahan
Renee Marchand
Brian Matro
Cynthia Mauro
Sarah Maxwell
Patricia McNamara
Sarah MIddleton
Christopher Milewski
Jeanmarie Molinaro
Tara Montague
Anna Muster
Kristina Mytrowitz
Martin Narciso
Jodi Paige
Ana Pereira
Vincent Phinn
Brad Powell
Michelle Propfe
Catherine Pucci
Giovanna Ricucci
Shawn Romanker
Keith Rosso
Caitlin Ryan
Sarah Satkowski
Christina Skrod
Sarah Smalling
Brittany Spatz
Cheryl Stetz-Bamert
Andrea Tarashuk
David Thompson
Samantha Tomblin
Gerard Torres
Rachel Varughese
Myrna Velez
Elizabeth Venegas
Stephen Voelker
Cynthia Webber
Dustin Weinstein
HILLCREST
Barbara Arnold
Bridget Clark
Mary Damiano
Laura Darcy
Carolyn Eriksen
Ingrid Harpaul
Carol Hoeg
Toni Hopcraft
Kelly Kleinert
Jennifer Lee
Lance Lieberman
Michelle Mackey
Bryn Markovich
Ellie Melon
Erin O’Connell
Jane Pariso
Diane Petescia
Vanessa Prophete
LAFAYETTE
LEARNING CENTER
Karen Andre
Adora Bautista
Armida Bonilla
Bev Corona
Jeff Crane
Sherry DiDomenico
Ilene Eddey
Jennifer Ford
Mrs. Joana G.
Karen Gill
Janis Golob
Madeline Handel
Mary Keown
Amy Manobianca
Ms. Mindy
Robin Maria
Jennifer Mocko
Noemi Menendez
Nancy Merklebach
Gail Rome
Diane Ryan
Trudy Specht
Noemi Menendez
MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mary Donohoe
Donna Karr
Mackey Pendergrast
MORRISTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Nilsa Andrade
Kenneth Arntzen
Liz Barbone
Claudia Barrera
Christina Bifulco
Tracy Bisulca
John Bodnarchuk
Krista Bono
James Boothby
Sara Botsakos
Marina Bragina
Mike Bruchac
Paul Buccino
Michael Butler
Michael Caruso
Sally Casadevall
Kelly Catalano
Tanya Cepeda
Ellen Cheikes
Cynthial Chiarello
Erin Colfax
Joseph Componile
Rachel Compton
Bill Connolly
Angel Cora
Jeff Crane
Kelly Dabinett
Anthony Danese
Norma Davis
Justin DeFeo
Dawn DeMartino
Kaitlynn Disch
Reggie Doherty
Gordon Drewery
David Emma
Pam Eschmann
Danielle Firavanti
Jonathan Fletcher
Alejandra Formoso
Krystie Fulton
Jennifer Furphey
Jennifer Geary
Donna Gelegonya
Debra Gottsleben
Barbara Grames
Melissa Guerra
Mark Gutkowski
Kathy Hall
Scott Hansen
David Hargrave
Marcia Heidan
Heidi Heinsohn
Chris Hull
Terrence Hurley
Rob Izsa
Julianna Jacobson
Allison Janosy
Robert Jordan
Christiana Kemp
Christopher Kenny
Kristina Kenny
Brian Kiernan
Mariel Kolker
Cynthia Laudadio
George LaVigne
Rodney Lee
John Madden
Jill Magidson
Michael Maguire
Mark Manning
Samantha Margenau
Renee Marshall
Jessica McGrover
Barbara McNally
Bernadette Mehrtens
Francesca Mendola
Robert Miller
Edimary Morales
Kelly Murphy
Michael Norton
Maryanne Novello
Michael Nuzzo
Matt O’Brien
Joanne Olivier
Elizabeth Ostendorp
Robert Pellechio
Kathy Perri
Maria Pisacane
Alison Pisciotta
Jamie Pooler
Claudine Priola
Sean Quinn
Surina Ranawat
Johanna Reyes
Joseph Riccardi
Mark Riches
Jack Rizzo
Kevin Rooney
Michael Russo
Douglas Rutan
Guillermo Santana
Marietta Scorsune
Frank Sedita
James Sell
Lauren Shohen
Lucy Singh
Deborah Spencer
Stacy Spencer
Naomi Still
Matthew Swenson
Melanie Talesnick
Janyce Trampler
Helen Trampler
Julie Vagnini
Edwin Villhauer
Paola Viteri
Qi Wang
Anna Warivonchik
Marya Wilpert
Kathleen Wood
Lane Worrall
Katrina Wunderlich
Douglas Yingling
Brian Young
NORMANDY PARK
Michelle Baldassari
Cheryl Berek
Debbie Carroll
Lora Clark
Ms. Cyndal
Tracey Fascia
Rick Gathan
Wendy Gilson
Paul Glenn
Bevinn Herrmann
Joan LaLuna
Marie Langsdorf
Michael Shatel
Charles McCabe
Joan Miller
Christopher Miller
Katie Murphy
Catherine Polcaro
Cristina Ramirez
Teresa Rangel
Lara Roby
Nicole Rosso
Bob Russell
Ariella Schwam
Cherie Smith
Mary Beth Supple
Nicole Tulli
Uray Vazquez
Sarah Ward
Adrienne Weber
Laureen Winfield
Amanda Wolff
SUSSEX AVENUE
Marybeth Bonkoski
Kimberly Bruno
Katie Clark
Kristin Daly
Leslye Folmar
Ashley Fortunato
Peter Frazzano
Lauren Gutierrez
Melissa Johnson
Christine Kelly
Anthony Louis-Lahey
Kristen Leeson
Jennifer Leurssen
Antoinette Lubrano
Kathleen Madden
Brad Marullo
Hailee Michel
Kathleen Morriello
Katherine Nicol
Susan Ossanna
Kate Russell
Linda Ruta
Elizabeth Slawecki
Kathleen Stritmater
Roland Urgino
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Shani Arnette
John Babula
Holly Bollinger
Gerald Brown
Jeff Brown
Deborah Carroll
Maria Cataldo
Elaine Considine
Jennifer Cristelli
Argaille DiMatteo
Mark Fluck
Cristina Frazzano
Lauren Kenny
Megan Lucignani
Brad Marullo
Zachary Mazouat
Gabrielle Meyer
Susan Milesky
Karle Miller
Judy Morreale
Nellie Tsonopoulis
Casey O’Brien
Mrs. Paul
Jennifer Pencinger
Kristina Romeo
Diego Salas
Kathryn Schneider
Karen Thompson
Dawn Wallace
TRANSPORTATION
Al Wood
Miss Alma
Lynne
Jeff Scharin
Mrs. Joana
Mr. Mike
Charlie
Calvin
Kathy Oakley
Ms. Rosemary
George Wilkerson
WOODLAND
Iris Avelar
Tracey Badenhausen
Jean Beeck
Nicole Beres
Heidi Biller
Elizabeth Biondo
Dina Brady
Ms. DeLargy
Argaille DiMatteo
Sharon Fierro
Kathleen Flanagan
Alison Fortmuller
David Gidich
Jeanette Hainzl
Paola Hall
Vicki Hall
Lisa Horton
Laura Jackson
Doug Koban
Stacey Lynch
Zachary Mazouat
Sharon McDonald
Noelle Mortillo
Bonnie Munther
Brittany Pitts
Cathie Rizzolo
Christine Ruberto
Carolyn Russo
Mrs. Schaffel
Leah Settembre
Greg Sumski
Theresa Townsend
Maryella Trograni
Nina Tudorowsky
Colleen Varneckas
Lenora Williams
Christina Xenitelis
Toast 2 Teachers Honorees
Morristown
High School
Erin Colfax
Mark Manning
Zach Mazouat
Jim Pisciotto
Douglas Rutan
Frank Sedita
Frelinghuysen
Middle School
Sarah Cummings
Satkowski
Carlene Henke
Sharon Laconi
Alexander
Hamilton
Jennifer Weber
Alfred Vail
Mary Kaeli
Jennifer Salazar
Bobby Sparano
Hillcrest
Jennifer Lee
Dorelly Lozaw
Lafayette
Learning Center
Jennifer Ford
Normandy Park
Bevinn Herrmann
Sharon Laconi
Sussex Avenue
Ashley Cryan Fortunato
Anthony Lewis-Lahey
Susan Ossana
Thomas Jefferson
Zach Mazouat
Casey O’Brien
Argaille DiMatteo
Megan Lucignani
Gabrielle Meyer
Elaine Considine
Karen Thompson
Woodland
Argaille DiMatteo
Dave Gidich
Morris School
District
Fran Rossoff
MSD BOARD OF EDUCATION
Leonard Posey, President
MEF EXECUTIVE BOARD
Peter Gallerstein, Vice President
Nancy Bangiola • JB Blanchard
Lucia Galdi • Prim Minchello
Teresa Murphy • Lisa Pollak
Ann Rhines • Jeanette Thomas
Chair: Kim Pistner
Vice Chair: Kathy Heher
Treasurer: Patty Haralampoudis
Secretary: Caroline Godfrey
Immediate Past Chair: Molly Servais
Superintendent of Schools: Mackey Pendergrast
Executive Director: Debbie Sontupe
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FMS’s MEF Tutoring Advisor Michelle
Rogers enjoys her students at the
annual tutor breakfast held at the
end of last year.
The MEF provided backpacks to many
Morris School District students through a
program with the Market Street Mission.
In May, students in the FMS Select Chorus sang their way to 1st place at the Teen Arts
Festival at County College of Morris.
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Foundation
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Foundation
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Stewart Pollack and his daughter, teacher
Wendy Gilson and board member Ann
Rhines reflected on 2014-15 during the MEF
donor reception in June.
Principal Lora Clark visits with families at
the Tutoring Kick-Off dinner.
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Foundation
Alfred Vail students learned about
nutrition and cooking during an MEF
funded program that culminated with a
book signing.
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Foundation
FMS teacher Bruce Chamberlain taught
the finer points of golf to willing students.
All fees for lessons were donated in full to
the MEF.
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Foundation
Students from the past and present
came out to honor teacher Bevinn
Herrmann during her Toast.
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Foundation
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Foundation
Intrepid MHS sailors refuse to give up the ship
during the Art and Design Week boat races.
MHS STEM students made summer school cool
at the Summer STEM Academy workshops.
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