Arts & Events
On May 29, Clifton students collaborated with members of the New Jersey Symphony at the CHS JFK Auditorium. Among the professionals was CHS Class of 1964 violinist Debra Biderman, pictured center, at left of Jeff Grogin. The district has been working with the symphony for the last three years under the direction of Jeff Grogin, Conductor and Artistic Director of the Greater New Jersey Youth Orchestra. “We have several Clifton string students who auditioned for, and are members of the Youth Orchestra under his direction,” noted Clifton Performing Arts Director Peggy Cioci, to his right.
Lacordaire Academy Sophomore Libby Keene was awarded the L pin at the Montclair school. Given annually to one student in each class year, it recognizes those who demonstrate excellence in academics, cooperation, character, school spirit and service. With a 4.0 average, she is on the soccer team, a school ambassador and managing editor of the school’s literary magazine. Clifton students at Paramus Catholic HS were recognized for academic excellence and participation in extracurricular and ministry activities. They include: Erin Albright, Stephany Codio, Christopher Daniello, Jason Delaney, Nerissa Delgado, Anthony Donato, Arda Durukan, Jonathan Ebrahim, Matthew Ebrahim, David Fernandez, Kevin Fonque, Vanessa Gomez, Siya Kashwala, Juliana Mascelli, Lean Minio, Catherine Mulick, Rushabh Naik, Somtochukwu Onwuchekwa, Justin Ponce, Austin Rio, Steven Rodgrigez, Brittany Schultz, Lana Scibona, Roberto Sistoso, Aashka Suvarnakar, Aastha Suvarnakar, Advait Suvarnakar, Melissa Traupmann, Erika Urena, Tyler Vandenberg, 76 June 2013 • Clifton Merchant
Ayleen Vizcarra, Valerie Villanueva and Rafal Zabielski. The largest private school in New Jersey, PC is in the top 1 percent of Catholic schools nationally and has about 1,600 students. More info at www.paramuscatholic.com. Be Part of the 7/13/13 Garage Sale. There’s a CityWide Garage Sale on July 13, rain or shine, to benefit the Clifton Arts Center. The fee is $25 of which $10 will be used by the Arts Center to obtain a garage sale permit and $15 is a tax-deductible donation to Clifton Arts Center Inc. “The goal is to initiate a new ‘signature fundraiser’ for the Arts Center and strengthen our connection with a larger cross section of our community,” said Jeff Labriola, Clifton Arts Center Advisory Board Chair. “Bring out your treasures from the attic and basement and make some lucky deals on 7/13/13.” The CAC will provide advertising and a listing of all participating home addresses on its website three days prior to the event. For info, email CACcitywidesale@aol.com or call 973-472-5499.