Cranford’s Class of 2025 graduates
By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta Correspondent
Receiving diplomas at the end of the ceremony is how graduations usually work. This year, it was a little different for Cranford High School.
Due to the expectation of a summer thunderstorm – and the possibility of losing electricity – students received their diplomas before the speeches. Principal Mark Cantagallo wanted to make sure the students were awarded their diplomas ahead of time in case there was a blackout, though he assured the audience they had generators.
The Cranford Police Department and First Aid Squad were also in attendance, as always. And the ceremony was inside the high school, instead of Memorial Field, where it usually takes place.
“Pomp and Circumstance” was performed by the Cranford High School Band and Orchestra.
“The Pledge of Allegiance” was recited by Mackenzie Mannix, vice president, Class of 2025; Danielle Burke, treasurer, Class of 2025; and Leo Sweeney, secretary, Class of 2025.
“The Star-Spangled Banner” was performed by John Stafford Smith and Cranford High School Concert Choir.
Then the students received their diplomas.
Adrianna Pizzuta, president of Class of 2025, said, “It was a privilege to receive a Cranford education. I can’t believe childhood is over. Most of us are teenagers trying to hold on to our childhood nostalgia. We can’t deny how deeply we’ve been influenced by our teachers, parents, influencers and peers. I couldn’t have chosen a better group of people to have lost time with. These little moments aren’t so little. I don’t just see graduates. I see future doctors, teachers, leaders… Just because my dreams are different, it doesn’t mean they’re not important.”
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The sign outside of Cranford High School that greeted everyone who attended the graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 19 said it all: Congratulations to the Class of 2025. The Presentation of Colors was performed by Cranford VFW Post 335 as part of the graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025. Cranford High School Principal Mark Cantagallo speaks to those in attendance at graduation.
Photos by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta
Cranford resident combines her love of travel, psychology and literacy to write a children’s book
Recent Kean University graduate Charlene Higgs, 34, traveled the world in her 20s, going from her native Canada to Australia, Cambodia and California before finally settling in New Jersey.
While at Kean, Higgs, who graduated in May, published her first children’s book. She created a fellow traveler – Bodhi the Bird – to tell an upbeat story about positivity, resilience and the power of true friendship.
“I wanted to write a story for children that showed how a hopeful outlook can help get you through hard times, and that true friendship comes from those who love you just as you are,” said Higgs, who is earning her degree in psychology and public health. “At its heart, Bodhi’s adventure reflects my own journey, travelling the world in search of a place to belong.”
A freelance graphic designer who is now a Cranford resident and naturalized U.S. citizen, Higgs said she wanted to combine her artistic skills and her Kean education to support children's mental and emotional well-being and strengthen literacy.
She wrote Bodhi the Bird! under her nickname, Sharky. She also illustrated and designed it and created a company, Enlightened by Design LLC, to publish it. The book, for children ages 2-7, is now available in English, Spanish and a bilingual Spanish/English version.
The book, along with Higgs’ ideas for creating additional works in multiple languages to support literacy, won her a third-place finish in Kean’s Business Plan Competition last year.
Kean lecturer Amanda Rodrigues was one of Higgs’ teachers in the Department of Health and Human Per-
formance. Higgs said Rodrigues helped inspire her to use social-emotional learning concepts, such as selfawareness and relationship skills, in the book.
“In class, we did a unit on strengths, growth mindset and positive psychology, and I believe that is when we started to talk about Bodhi,” recalled Rodrigues, now a lecturer in the College of Education.
Rodrigues said Higgs was a “fabulous” student who did great work and offered insightful comments in class. She predicted Higgs would have great success with the book and other future projects.
“I love Bodhi the Bird! There are so many tough things for students and young children to face, so much messaging that is not always positive. This provides a fun and unique way to show a character grow and be happy with self no matter what,” Rodrigues said. “She can take Bodhi to new heights, and I foresee her starting new journeys with her entrepreneurial spirit and drive.”
Now that she has graduated from Kean, Higgs plans to continue writing and illustrating books that support children’s mental health and literacy, including in other languages, along with creating fresh merchandise and growing her brand. One of her dreams is to partner with organizations in education and public health to improve health outcomes for adults and children.
Ultimately, she said Bodhi’s journey shares a universal message.
“It shows everyone deserves to be loved for who they are; everyone is a little different. And that’s OK,” she said. “There is a flock out there for everyone.”
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created Bodhi the Bird, the main character in her first children’s book, to teach children about positivity, perseverance and finding friends who love you the way you are.
Photo Courtesy of Kean University Recent Kean
graduate Charlene Higgs
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Class of 2025 graduates from Cranford High School
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Pizzuta addressed the parents and guardians in the crowd and asked them to stand so the audience could take a moment in honoring them.
Continuing, Pizzuta said, “Today it’s just not us walking across the stage. It’s you [the parents and guardians]. At the end of the day, all good things must come to an end. What we are choosing next to do with this life is love. Choose every moment of every day to be the moment. Write that song. Build trees. Perform on stage. Write that book. Each small thing you do will change the world. Class of 2025, congratulations. On the other side, walk into a world of dreams, a world of time.”
Salutatorian Danielle Burke said, “It took a whole lot of work to get here. Pat yourself on the back; you’re about to graduate high school. Many of the shared moments are now changing. We may know where we’re going, but we don’t know what will happen. If we don’t have firm plans that define our future, it’s OK. Trust yourself. You made it this far. All of us, at some point, started from scratch. Whatever your future plans may be, go about them with pride.”
Brandon Williams and the Cranford High School Concert Choir performed “Seeking Light.”
Valedictorian Claire Ficarro said, “We’ve spent the first 18 years of our lives observing. We are learning what
kind of people we want to be. You are not meant to be stagnant for the rest of your life. I implore you not to water down your personalities. Be bold and be firm in what you want. Don’t turn away from injustice. Take your observations and use them to make the world a better place.”
Principal Mark Cantagallo said that the Class of 2025 received the greatest in scores and achievements of all graduating classes. He said, “One piece of advice: There are going to be challenges you will not see coming. Go out and crush the world!”
To learn more about Cranford High School, visit: https://chs.cranfordschools.org/.
Photos by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta
The Cranford High School Class of 2025 on the stage during graduation ceremonies.
Cranford High School graduates its Class of 2025
Christian Robert Adamski
Marjoe Christian Aguiling
Julianna Alarcon-Yepes
Anthony Luca Alesi
Nicholas Paul Aloi
Isabella Mylene Alvarez-Gomez
Cristiano Ferdinando Ambrosio
Dylan Joseph Amrose
Isabella Grace Aslin
David Graham Attebury
Ani Richelle Azcue
Max Bakaj
Alexander James Bath
Matthew Thomas Baur
Ethan Robert Beard
Julien Alexander Beato
Megan Louise Bendert
Nathaniel Richard Bikofsky
Morgan Olivia Bond
Ava Michelle Bopp
Dylan Joseph Borys
Corey Grace Botsakos
Jaiden Torion Boyd
Erin O. Bradford
Max Paul Brown
Ava Nicole Bufkin
Jared Vincent Buongiorno
Shannon Eileen Burke
Danielle Margaret Burke
Katey Christina Burkle
Jessica Catherine Burns
Darren Christopher Bush Jr.
Ryan William Callahan
Kathryn Jacqueline Ingrid Campbell
Charles Alfred Canedo
Olivia Lourdes Selaya Caprario
Madison Blu Cardona
Clara Carpenter
Christopher Jordan Chapman
Alexandria Pin Hsuan Chen
Ivan Chen
Andrew Jacob Cisneros
Natalie Sofia Cisneros
Meghan Mcinnis Clark
Violet Jasmin Clausen-Soir
Reilly Joshua Cogdill
Shannon Margaret Connolly
Ryan Robert Coon
Jack William Corcoran
David Richard Cowell
Ryan Daniel Coyne
Shannon Taylor Croft
Matteo Joseph Cruz
Isabella Curanovic
Elizabeth Rose Curro
Liam James Cznadel
Charise Nevaeh Melvin - Da Silva
Imani Anais Daniels
Grace Kelly Davies
Alexis Christine De La Cuesta
Ella Suzanne Deal
James Anthony Delfino
Adrianna Marie Dellavecchia
Marianna Katarzyna Dembczynska
Ariana Nicole Destefano
Brandon John Dipaolo
Courtney Elizabeth Domber
Mark Rafael Doyle
Nicholas Patrick Dwyer
Christopher William Dzienisiewski
Halle Sam Earl
Tyler Douglas Edwards
Yousf Ahmed Elashry
Brian Michael Espasa See
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Luz Fernandez
Claire Olivia Ficarro
Luciano Gerard Fiorenza
Keira Rose Freely
Donovan Brian Frees-Kroboth
Zoë Estevens Freitas
Palmer Jackson Friedman
Braeden Matthew Galski
Gregory Joseph Garbarino
Jack Thomas Gardiner
Emmanuel Alejandro Garzon
Andrew Joseph Gathercole
Joshua Deves Geleski
Leah Alyse Gelfand
Francesca Hope Germano
Liam Edward Gonzalez
Kevin Jeffrey Gormley
Ella Grady
Ryan Stephen Gregersen
David Elias Guevara
Lucas Martin Gutierrez
Julia Margaret Gwaldis
Jessica Eun Ha
Giovanna Alexandria Halicki
Zara Bree Hammond
Sean William Hanna
Elan Emanuel Head
Matthew John Heim
Justin Michael Hoeffler
Michael Christopher Hofmann
Leianah Nevaeh Holder
Cian Patrick Howard
Arthur John Hrycak
Harrison Francis Hunt
Jabez Garth Johnson
Dylan Stephen Jones
Adriana Lynn Junio
Elina Kahliuk
Brayden Lucas Kandel
Sam Kapetanakis
Alexia Isabela Karlsson
Tyler Scott Kawczynski
Lillian Catherine Kelly
Arthur Patrick Kennedy
Owen Thomas Kennedy
Eric Mason Kimball
Emma Lyn Kornik
Anastasia Kruglova
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Cranford High School bids farewell to Class
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Louis Michael Kruk Jr.
Isabella Gianna Lebron
Kristen Elizabeth Ledford
Gianna Isabella Lees
Franco Michael Leonardis
Adrienne Victoria Lettini
Jalen Johnny Lewis-Jones
Jacob Matthew Liss
Aurelio John Little
Mia Isabella Luna
André García Lutin
Dylan Kenneth Macnab
John Richard Maher
Gianna Teresa Malecki
Lara Rae Malin
Mackenzie Jean Mannix
Mason Robert Mannix
Taylor Elizabeth Mansky
Noah James Marmarou
Evan Scott Martin
Luciana Carmean Martinez
Nathanial Isaiah Martinez
Olivia Grace Martinez
Alexis Talia Massoni
Frank Zachary Matt
Nicholas Joseph Mazur
Grace Ella Mccloskey
Patrick Maher Mccoid
Alexandra Riley Mccoy
Caitlin Nycole Mcdonald
Jack Timothy Mcguire
Kelsey Rae Mcintyre
Noel London Mcneil
Sofia Victoria Mele
Mila Melikian
Monica Mendez Tsiklauri
Ariana Mera
Anthony Jose Merendeiro
Sienna Grace Merk
Logan Xavier Merlino
Patrick Joseph Meyers
Grace Rose Mikesell
William Joseph Mitchell Jr.
Daniel Michael Morrow
Beckett Edward Nachtman
Nam Hoai Nguyen
Samantha Grace Nunez
Matthew Lawrence O’Donnell
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Class of 2025 says farewell to Cranford High School
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Natalie R. Oliveira
Izabela Julia Onisko
Ava Josephine Orr
Charles Anthony Otten
Vincent John Otten
Caitlin M Owens
Caleb David Padula
Molly Abigail Parker
Max Joseph Pascal
Brooke Olivia Pawelko
Carissa Rose Pecoraro
Gianna Sophia Percario
Madison Eva Perez
Amari Petgrave
Ryan Douglas Petschow
Cristiano Marques Pinto
Madeline Jane Pitts
Adrianna Lily Pizzuta
Zuri Anisa Pryor Ortiz
Ashlyn Elizabeth Quigley
Hunter Matthew Quinn
Nicolai Hvid Ravnholt
Sarah Hvid Ravnholt
Leo Reguera
Emily Nicole Remy
Nicholas Rengifo
Angelina Ann Ret
Tristan Mark Ridall
Addison Kilar Rivera
Mia Rose Rivera
Selena Anelise Rivera
Bento Daniel Rodelo
Bianca Marcia Romero
Ximena Romero
Mia Jewel Rossetti
John Patrick Ryan
Molly Rose Sample
Nathaniel G. Sanchez
Natalia Ann Santana Freire
Sophia Renn Santomauro
Savannah Jean Sassi
Matthew Michael Schmidt
Jack Ronald Schwartz
Sofia Marie Sciarrone
Michael Thomas Scotti Ii
Eleanor Ruth Semple
Hannah Joan Semple
Kendrick Harris Shaw
Anthony Alexander Slugocki
Jacob Landon Smolanoff
Amelia M Solondz
Ava J Solondz
Madison Leigh Stanisci
Mia Graciella Starks
Braylan I Stephen
Hunter Thomas Stevens
John Eric Struble Jr.
Ethan Riley Stubler
Alexa Christine Stulpin
Leo Benjamin Sweeney
Malaya Gabriella Swint
Aleksandr Vittorio
Szczepankiewicz
Ava Josephine Szeles
Jake Alexander Teixeira
Noah Jacob Thaler
Joseph John Theophilakos
Jamison Alex Thomas
Miles Samuel Thomas
Travis James Thomas
Matthew Elgin Tully
Jake Anthony Ulicki
Sienna Lyn Urso
Julien Carlos Valdes
Anthony Joseph Vega
Tristen Gabriel Velez
Tyler Veltre
Brielle Sofía Villanella
Olivia Hannah Wall
Braedan Sean Waters
Colleen Marie Webb
Claire Elizabeth Werner
Alexandra Madison Werthmann
Ryan Christopher West
Lylah Elizabeth Wilhelm
Lila Rose Williams
Caroline Grace Wing
Connor Redmond Wintonick
Amelia Shea Wolfe
Sanaa Lashay Wright
Emma Grace Yager
Jayden Li Yip
Owen Patrick Younger
Logan Scott Yuen
Adam Thomas Zaidel
Kate Alexis Zambito
Benjamin Francis Zambito
Jake Anthony Zarzecki
Mitchell Xavier Zuber
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Public outreach announced for Open Space and Recreation Plan Element
The township of Cranford and the Cranford Planning Board have announced the public outreach campaign to inform the development of an Open Space and Recreation Plan Element of the township’s Master Plan.
The Open Space and Recreation Plan Element will provide the township with information to evaluate opportunities to add open space to the community and present a community-based vision for the allocation of resources to open space and recreation priorities. To facilitate this effort, the township has retained planning firm Topology LLC to prepare the plan element.
During the next two months, the township and its planning consultant, Topology, will lead a robust public outreach campaign, offering multiple online and in-person paths for residents and stakeholders
within the community to share their priorities for open space and recreation within the township of Cranford.
An online public survey, launched on Friday, June 13, offers residents a direct opportunity to provide input on their and their families’ interactions with open space and recreation in the township and present comments on those areas and programs in need of improvement. The survey will be open for responses through Friday, Aug. 15. The online public survey is available at the following link: https:// www.surveylegend.com/s/5zl5.
The township of Cranford and the Cranford Planning Board members look forward to a robust public engagement campaign and appreciate the time and attention to this important Plan Update for the community.
IN MEMORIAM
• FOSSELLA – Patricia D., of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Jersey City, Cranford; May 17. Volunteer, teacher. Wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, 82.
• LETTIERI – Nicholas, of Cranford; June 10. Worked in chemical production industry. Coach, equipment manager, husband, father, grandfather, 79.
In Memoriam is a monthly feature compiled by the news staff from various sources. We also provide the opportunity for families and funeral directors to publish a more extensive, special notice about their loved one called an obituary. These notices are published on our website immediately and then in the next edition of this newspaper. To place a paid obituary send an email to obits@thelocalsource.com or fax to 908-688-0401. Family and friends’ submissions must include sender’s name, address, phone and the name of the funeral home. Call 908-686-7850 for assistance.
CPD offers community outreach programs and tips
Visit the Cranford Police Department page to learn important safety tips including: crime prevention tips, home repair scams, unwanted marketing, identity theft, home security, auto theft and more.
Click this link to learn more at https://www.cranfordnj.org/police-department/pages/community-policing-unit.
In January, CPD, TV35 and the township put together an informational video to help residents understand the latest in scam and fraudulent actions of which to be aware.
Detective Sgt. Joseph Stulpin explains
these scams such as:
• Grandparent scam – Gift card payment is a red flag. Do not respond to calls asking for payment in gift cards, even if the person is saying its their grandchild and they need help. Verify the person is indeed your family member.
• Phishing scams involving requests for gift card payments.
• Mail scams via text – Do not click the link or login to the website link. Do not respond. Check to see if spellings of web address or email are accurate and if the
logo is fuzzy – if they look suspicious, they probably are suspicious.
• Never give out your Social Security number.
• Younger generations are being targeted in explicit photo scams where the scammer is bribing targeted persons with AI-generated explicit images of the person being scammed. Do not send compromising photos to people online. Do not respond to these scammers asking for payment.
• Bitcoin scams are on the rise with Bitcoin machines. Scammers ask to give them
Bitcoin payments, where victims deposit cash in the Bitcoin machine in exchange for Bitcoin to make the payment.
• Online marketplaces – Stay safe and do not pay for items before you receive the items. CPD has parking spaces in their parking lot that are video monitored for those making marketplace type transactions. Check social media profiles and make sure the seller or purchaser looks reputable. Watch the video for all of the details of the latest scams. Stulpin explains in full detail the latest in scams and how to stay ahead.
Cranford Fire Department increases staffing, hires first female firefighter and replaces
During the Township Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, the committee approved the appointments of two new firefighters, including the first female firefighter in the history of the department. The committee also approved the appointment of a full-time emergency medical technician.
Chapin Taggart and Paul Richardson have been hired as probationary firefighters and Kayla Rajcevic was hired as a fulltime EMT. Taggart will serve as the first female firefighter in the history of the Cranford Fire Department.
“I am proud of these individuals and the effort they put into the hiring process. They both worked extremely hard to get to this point. They are both dedicated to the safety and well-being of our residents and businesses and will work hard to ensure the values and traditions of the Cranford Fire Department are upheld,” said Chief Dan Czeh. “I am excited for both individuals and happy that Firefighter Taggart will serve as the first female firefighter in our history.”
Taggart has been working as a communications officer for the Cranford Police Department and had a desire to serve the township as a firefighter. She also served as a call firefighter since 2021 and worked
as a part-time EMT since 2024. Richardson has worked as a full-time EMT and has been a call firefighter since 2017. He has also gained a lot of firefighting experience as a volunteer firefighter in Kenilworth. Rajcevic, who has served as a parttime EMT with the department since 2023, will be filling the full-time role being vacated by Richardson. She has gained valuable Emergency Medical Service experience as a per-diem EMT and as a volunteer with Fanwood EMS and with the Scotch Plains Fire Department EMS Division.
The addition of the two firefighters have increased the department’s fire staffing to 32 members, which is the most it has been in the history of the Cranford Fire Department.
“This is historic on two fronts. First, the additional staffing gives us the ability to operate safer and will give our existing employees some relief. Our call volume has continued to increase over the last 10 years. When I began my career in 2005, we responded to an average of 1,000 to 1,200 emergency calls per year. Last year, we responded to 3,333 emergency calls. In 2023, we responded to 3,167 calls. This upward trend is due to
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Chapin Taggart and Paul Richardson pose in front of a fire truck inside of the Cranford Fire Department. Taggart and Richardson have been hired as probationary firefighters and Kayla Rajcevic was hired as a fulltime EMT. Taggart will serve as the first female firefighter in the history of the Cranford Fire Department.
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development and increased service needs of the community. The other historic front is hiring our first full-time female firefighter. We are thrilled to welcome her into the firehouse and are proud to call her our sister,” said Czeh.
“These are important appointments to our fire department in their work to address an increasing and varied level of service calls. It also brings their ranks up to an appropriate level to accomplish their mission,” said Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty.
“As the Public Safety commissioner, I am especially excited to welcome our first woman to the department. Firefighter Taggart along with Firefighter Richardson and EMT Rajcevic worked incredibly hard and passed rigorous testing to reach the level we expect of our professionals,” she added.
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Pictured from left are new Cranford hires, probationary Firefighter Chapin Taggart, probationary Firefighter Paul Richardson and full-time EMT Kayla Rajcevic.
U.S. Navy helicopter lands at Hillside Avenue School
By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta Correspondent
Hundreds of Cranford students watched in awe as a Navy Seahawk aircraft landed.
The MH-60S made its smooth landing on the athletic field at Hillside Avenue School. The gesture was a salute to America’s service members, just a few days shy of Memorial Day. The special event was co-hosted by Cranford VFW Post 335, offering students, staff and community members an opportunity to honor America’s military personnel and learn about the impressive naval aircrafts.
The Navy air crews led cockpit walkthroughs for students and staff, answering their questions and sharing insights into aviation careers, safety and military life.
On display were all types of protective explosives – homemade and military made.
Lt. Schuyler Salmini said, “It’s great to be out here and support kids and inspire for the next generation in service. I appreciate the invite. Police and fire departments are making it safe.”
Peter Canpisi, a seventh-grade science teacher, said the event gave children a different experience outside the classroom –along with a break outside the classroom. He said, “Excitement, kids smiling!”
John Morrison, a Cranford resident and Vietnam veteran, said, “I’m really enjoying myself, meeting all the young
Above left, hundreds of students, staff and community members gathered to watch the U.S. Navy Seahawk helicopter land on the athletic field at Hillside Avenue School in Cranford. Above right, Lt. Schuyler Salmini, left, stands beside Peter J. Prosser, AWS1, a highly specialized aircrewman who operates in multi-mission helicopter and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle crews, performing a wide range of duties, including search and rescue, tactical evacuations and supporting Special Operations Forces. Behind them is the Navy Seahawk helicopter that visited Hillside Avenue School.
kids and seeing the enthusiasm. It’s wonderful.”
Melissa Dunlap, of Cranford, was there with her 6-year-old son, Maxwell. She said, “He liked to watch it (the helicopter) land.”
Maxwell said, “I like the engine. It’s actually very long.”
Julia Duyckinck, a family consumer science teacher, said, “It’s cool they get to
see this up close. It’s different for them to see this and talk to people who are doing this for our country.”
Michael, 11, said, “Cool helicopter.”
Cheyen Crous lives in Cranford and is a nanny to Carter, age 3. She said, “It’s nothing like I’ve seen before. Everybody is really nice. He (Carter) loves it. He was most fascinated by fire trucks and the helicopter. There’s nothing like this in my
country – South Africa. We have it, but not on this scale.”
The landing and educational program were coordinated by Alan Murphy and the Cranford VFW Post 335, in partnership with Superintendent Scott Rubin, Hillside Principal Kevin Deacon, Cranford Fire Chief Daniel Czeh, Cranford Chief Matthew Nazzaro and VFW Post 335 Commander Mark Schwarz.
Photos by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta
Students, teachers and residents
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Above left, Peter Canpisi, a seventh-grade science teacher, said the event gave children a different experience outside the classroom – along with a break outside the classroom. Above, second from left, Maxwell, 6, was thrilled to be checking out the U.S. Navy Seahawk helicopter when it visited Hillside Avenue School recently. Above, third from left, Julia Duyckinck, a family consumer science teacher, said, ‘It’s cool they get to see this up close. It’s different for them to see this and talk to people who are doing this for our country.’ Above right, Michael, 11, enjoys the visit by the military vehicle to Hillside Avenue School. ‘Cool helicopter,’ he said. At left, Carter, 3, of Cranford, said he enjoyed the visit. At right, protective explosives – handmade and military made – are on display during the Navy Seahawk aircraft’s visit.
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