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Roxbury Youth Uses Baseball To Raise Money For Cancer
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By Jason Cohen ith baseb a l l season underway, the diamond isn’t the only thing on the mind of Landon Monro, the 15-year-old catcher for the Roxbury Gaels. Monro, who is a sophomore at Roxbury High School, is gearing up to hold his fifth annual Landon Monro Stand Up to Cancer tournament on May 20. While the
youngster can’t drive or vote yet, he has shown he is mature beyond his years. Monro started his baseball fundraiser when he was just 11 with no expectations and it has turned into a huge event in the community. “I thought it would be great to make a difference and follow my passion to help people,” he said. The inspiration to hold a baseball fundraiser for can-
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cer came when he was watching the MLB- All Star game in 2014. During the seventh inning each team honors a survivor of cancer and that person holds up a Stand up to Cancer sign. So, he asked his mom Dayna Monro what they could to help. They then did some research about Stand up to Cancer and contacted the organization. Monro then met with representatives from the non-profit in order for them to understand he was serious about the cause. “That very first day when he said ‘hey mom I’d really like to do something can you check this out with me,’ I think in a lot of ways I’m in awe of him,” Dayna Monro said. “Most kids at that age wouldn’t think twice when seeing something on TV. Once he filled out paperwork and was approved, he had to convince people that an 11-year-old was se-
rious about fighting cancer. “Nobody really wants to talk to an 11-year-old, so I had to make the initial contacts,” Dayna Monro said. The next step was working on the logistics with Stand up to Cancer and the township. Monro met with town officials and they fully supported the event. However, cancer
hit home for Monro when his uncle Keith Monro, who he was very close with, suddenly past away from cancer two weeks before the first tournament. Monro explained he didn’t even know his uncle was sick. “We were pretty much in the thick of everything,” his mom said. “It was kind of at that point that Landon looked
at me and said, ‘oh I get it.’” The event was small the first year, but it made $3,000. Since then, attendance, participation and money raised have all increased. Teachers, friends, family, community members and teammates have all come out to support the cause. In the past four years, it has raised a total cont. on page 6
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Ledgewood Jazz Man Returns For Lincoln Center Performance
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By Steve Sears edgewood resident Brian Simontacchi’s words are definitive. “I was prepared,” says the 25-year old trombone player. Jazz historian Allen Lowe, whom Simontacchi had met in 2013, needed a trombone player for a Lincoln Center gig. “I’ve known Allen for five years, and he usually calls me when he needs a trombone player,” said Simontacchi. “I was fortunate to receive a call for this.” Simontacchi performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola with the Allen Lowe Ensemble on Tuesday evening, Feb. 18. The two, one-hour long sets, titled “A Love Supine: A Dixieland Love Supreme,” paid homage to John Coltrane’s 1964 suite “A Love Supreme,” but in the style of Dixieland and New Orleans. For Simontacchi, it was a monumental return to appear on so grand a stage again after being “separated” from his trombone in 2015 due to vocal cord dysfunction. “It completely inhibited my ability to play with ease and tone. I searched for answers for three years until I found a speech therapist [in Morristown] that helped me
find the correct breathing exercises to overcome it. It was a trial of overwhelming proportions, but through the grace of God, I persevered.” Over the course of 2017 he improved gradually enough to perform smaller gigs. When 2018 arrived, “I felt I could do what I needed to do on a musical level.” Simontacchi first attended Lakeview Elementary School in Denville, and it was there where the seed as a musician was first sown. “Quite frankly,” he fondly recalls, “I was promised a trip to Walt Disney World if I stayed in the Denville music program until high school and played with the marching band. I was 8 years old. That was my inspiration.” And why the trombone? “I was 8 years old at the time, and it looked unique,” he said. The Disneyworld visit never happened, because he switched to Newark Academy in Livingston, but the transfer was well worth it. “I was inspired by two people: Amy Larkey-Emelianoff and Julius Tolentino,” faculty members at the school, he said. “They were instrumental in showing me
what music could be for me in my life and for others and through their guidance I became not only a much better performer but a much better person.” Simontacchi got his bachelor’s in music from the University of Hartford in Connecticut, the Hartt School of Music and Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz in 2014. continued on page 6
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New Turf Field And Other Upgrades Coming To Horseshoe Park
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By Jason Cohen he Roxbury Township Council approved a $1.6 million plan in late January that will bring a new turf field and other upgrades to Horseshoe Lake Park. On Jan. 23, the township recreation committee gave a presentation to the township about its plan to renovate the park. The major components of the first phase of the project include the installation of a synthetic turf field at field number one, replacing the softball fields with an irrigated sod multipurpose field and a new grass field. Mayor Mark Crowley explained the committee had been looking at how to improve the park for a couple of years. The mayor stressed this plan will benefit the entire community. “It’s our premiere park and we’re constantly looking at the master plan,” Crowley said.
“One of the concerns is what to do in each phase. The most important thing is safety and cost.” There will be some new components, such as additional field lighting, a score board, bleachers, irrigation for the sod field, goal posts, fencing, new signage and some parking improvements. The estimated cost for the improvements is nearly $1.5 million. There is projected to be no impact on general tax rate or taxpayers and it will be funded with a mix of cash and self-liquidating debt. During it process in determining how to improve the park, the recreation committee engaged several coaches, staff and schools in discussions. The goal was to create a comprehensive plan for the Horseshoe Lake facility. The committee found that there is a growing demand for turf field in the community. The need for a turf field comes from the over use of the high school
turf field between recreation and the high school and more teams are needing it because neighboring towns are using turf for games. Township Manager John Shepherd said the township has not bid this project yet, so it is not certain of the actual construction costs. The funding for this project will come from the Recreation Trust Fund, which is generated from recreation user
fees, not general tax revenues and future recreation user fees, not general tax revenues. The next step in the process is for the township to select a design consultant to develop detailed construction plans for the improvements. The township will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design services within the next few months.
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Ledgewood Jazz Man... continued from page 2 “Jackie, an alto saxophone titan who was Charlie Parker’s first disciple, had passed, but I did study with world renowned trombonist Steve Davis,” he said. The latter was instrumental in taking notions of Simontacchi’s musicianship and the
music business to the level of a professional. “He taught me what was necessary to become a professional improvisor and a professional musician,” he said. “That’s someone who is able to adapt to any musical situation and conducts themselves pro-
Durban Avenue School Encourages No Lonely Eaters
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ets as students entered the cafeteria. Students then matched up their color ticket with the same color paper on cafeteria tables to find where they were to eat that day. They enjoyed sitting with different students and engaging in conversation with them.
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fessionally.” Simontacchi adds that a musician is always growing. He credits his mom, Amy, for inspiring him. “She has been incredibly supportive since the very beginning,” he said. As for Allen Lowe, “He took
an interest in my musicianship and our first project together was a recording session with world renowned saxophonist named Len Bartt who played with Miles Davis,” he said. “We’ve been working together ever since.”
Raise Money For Cancer... continued from front page of $20,000. “There are so many people that are affected by cancer,” he said. “I definitely didn’t see it going for five years.” Although he will be going to college in a few years, the tournament is in good hands, he said. The plan is for his younger sister Alyssa, 13, who plays softball and is also involved in the tournament, to take over. “Baseball is his passion, but kids can see things every day on television and not once turn
to their parents and say ‘I want to do that,’” Dayna Monro said. “He kept asking me ‘why is this happening?’” It is $25 per person to play in the tournament, which will take place at the Righter Road baseball fields. The RSVP date is May 12. To RSVP include name, age and grade and email Dayna at daynamonro@aol.com. Checks, payable to Stand Up to Cancer, can be sent to Dayna Monro, 12 Meredith Ct., Succasunna, N.J. 07876.
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Hopatcong’s Longo Earns Music Teacher Award
hawna Longo, a music teacher at Hopatcong Middle School, was awarded the 2018 Master Music Teacher Award from the New Jersey Music Educator’s Association at its annual conference in February. The prestigious award is given out each year to one deserving music educator in New Jersey after a nomination process and observation. In order to be eligible for consideration, the nominee must have completed a minimum of 10 years of teaching music in the schools, be actively teaching and a member of NJMEA-NAfME for at least 10 years and display teaching excellence. Longo was nominated by the Hopatcong Middle School Principal Emil Binotto. After reviewing all of the nominations and accompanying documentation and materials, a panel of retired music teachers canvassed the
state to observe and interview each nominee’s in the classroom. Longo is a 1997 graduate of Berwick Area High School, where she was actively involved in all band and chorus programs. Currently, she teaches grades six through eight General Music (Music Technology) and serves as a STEAM facilitator and arts integration coach in the Hopatcong Borough Schools. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.; a master’s of public administration in arts administration from Seton Hall University in South Orange, and supervisor/ curriculum director’s certification from Rutgers University in New Brunswick. In addition to teaching, she has also had a successful experience serving as a music supervisor for grades kindergarten through 12.
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Hopatcong Woman’s Club Hosts 12th Annual Fashion Show
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buffet luncheon will be served, along with coffee and dessert. Tickets are $50 each and there is limited supply. Contact Mary Jeanne at 973-3984752 or Cyndi 973-945-9049. Proceeds benefit the Hopatcong Woman’s Club Charitable Donations, which in the past have included DASI (Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Intervention Services), Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey (PCA-
Knights Of Columbus To Host Charity Auction
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No Breaking Church’s 30 Year Tradition Of Easter Egg Hunt And Fun Day
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n 1988, the new pastor at the Port Morris United Methodist Church, Landing, told members he wanted to do an egg hunt for the community, just like he had at his previous church. Over the years, that egg hunt has grown into an event that includes a puppet show, a variety of games, a piñata breaking, balloons, egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Now in its second generation of hunters, the event has changed over the years, but the
bunny has always remained the same. In addition to the event celebrating its 30th anniversary, so is its bunny, Easter Bunny Elsie Walker of Roxbury. This year the event is set to be held on March 24, at 1 p.m. It is free and open to children age 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent. “The event and the bunny are both very important to me,” said Walker. She explained that it was her idea to have a bunny at the hunt. However, the first year almost proved to be a problem. “It was close to Easter when we started planning and I couldn’t find a suit,” she explained. She mentioned it to a friend one day. His response surprised her: “He asked me if I wanted to borrow his suit. I thought he was having fun with me.” However, he wasn’t. Her friend had been the bunny for Passaic’s Mothers of Multiples group, but had retired. His wife, another friend, had made the costume. “That first egg hunt, 5’4” me put on a suit made for a guy about a foot taller,” said Walker. “We padded me out that first year to make up for it. Later, I got my own suit and, over the years, I no longer need pad-
ding.” Besides the Landing egg hunt, Walker has been the volunteer Easter Bunny for a children’s hospital, nursing home, other churches and a preschool. However, she says her heart is where it all began. “The Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day has grown over the years,” said Walker. “Tina Berchak, who heads the puppet group at the church, has added two great dimensions: the puppet show and a variety of games. Originally, the event was hunting eggs, breaking a piñata, and giving out balloons. Now, there is much more for the kids.” One of those fun elements is now a tradition itself: the egg race. Children go in heats of two, each pushing an egg down a track with his or her nose.
“Many kids try it, and almost every year, I end up racing at least one child,” said Walker. The event is now on its second generation of hunters. Some of the parents who were once hunters now bring their own children. One family drives in from Pennsylvania each year to be there. The mother hunted eggs at the event when she was little and as she grew up, was a helper in getting things together. “She’s told me that she comes because she wants her children to know her Easter Bunny,” said Walker. For more information on the Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day contact the Port Morris United Methodist Church at 973-3470381. Parking is available behind the church and in its lot on Main Street.
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Students’ ‘Souper Bowl’ Collection Stocks Food Bank
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Registration Open For Roxbury Camps, Clinics
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everal clinics and camps for children and teens are offered in Roxbury during the spring and summer. Registration is now open for several of them. More info on any of the programs is available at www.roxburynj.us. Online registration began on March 3, for Camp Capra. For kids currently in kindergarten through grade six, the camp offers six weekly sessions to choose from, starting on June 26 through August 11. The camp instructed by Bob Capra, EMS teacher. The cost is $120 per week and includes t-shirt. The fun five-week Playground Program is offered to Roxbury and Mt. Arlington kids currently in kindergarten through seventh grade. There are three locations to choose from: Jefferson School, Kenne-
dy School or Nixon School. The program begins on Monday, June 25 and continues through Friday, July 27. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $125 per participant; t-shirt included. Girls softball registration is open until March 31. The Spring 2018 season will start in early April and run through mid-June. To learn about the programs and register, visit www.roxburyrecsoftball.com. A Spring Track Clinic for children in first and second grade will begin in mid-March. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with meets on Fridays. Coaches are needed. Children must be born in 2010 or later for this program. There is a fee of $45. The Spring Bantam, Midget & Youth Track program is also open to registration. It is for children in grades
Coding To Be Explained At Roxbury Library Tech Event
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he Roxbury Public Library’s new monthly series, Tech Talks, will kick off with a seminar on the topic of coding on Sunday, March 25. During the 3 p.m. event, participants will learn why coding is among today’s most
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two to eight8, born in 2009 or earlier. No experience is necessary. Coaches are needed. The fee is $45. Roxbury baseball registration is now open for ages 4 to 16. The season starts April 1 and runs through mid-June. Games and practices will be one to two nights per week, and Saturdays. For more information or to register, email info@roxburybaseball.com. A spring boys lacrosse program, for boys in grades two to eight, begins in March. Visit www.roxburygaelsjrlacrosse. com for more information. The fee is $95; $170 for two kids. The family max is $225. The Roxbury Senior Softball League is now accepting registration in its three categories: 50 to 59 years of age, 60 to 69 years of age, and over 70 years old. Those interested should email their age and experience
to Al Cheli at alcheli52@gmail. com. More info is available at www.northjerseyseniormenssoftballleague.com. Residents of Roxbury and all surrounding areas are eligible. Registration is open online or at the Recreation Office for a day camp for children in grades one through six. Sessions fill up quickly. The weekly sessions run from June 25 through August 10 for a fee of $185 per session. More information on each week’s activities is available on the recreation page at www.roxburynj.us. Registration is open online or at Recreation Office for Teen Travel for kids currently in grades 6 to 9. Weekly sessions are from June 25 through July 27 for a fee of $225 per session. More info on each week’s activities is available on the Rec page at www.roxburynj.us.
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Booth spaces are available for businesses, vendors and non-profit organizations starting at $25 to $350, with reduced rates for local entities based in Hopatcong, Jefferson, Mt. Arlington or Roxbury. Booth layout and availability can be viewed at lakehopatcongfoundation.org. Sponsorships are also available for a minimum of $300, and offer an array of opportunities for pre-event and day-ofevent publicity. The Lake Hopatcong Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the mission of which is to “improve Lake Hopatcong for all, now and in the years to come.” For more information, visit lakehopatcongfoundation. org.
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Dr. Ira Goldberg Receives Top Dentist Award Again
r. Ira Goldberg, owner of Morris County Dental Associates in Succasunna, recently received the “NJ Top Dentists” award, published in the Healthy Living publication. He has received the Top Dentist award annually for six consecutive years. “This is a very prestigious award, and I feel honored to have earned it year after year,” said Goldberg. “It shows our commitment to our patients on various levels, such as excellent care, top-notch customer service, and our drive to stay on top of the latest effective treatment techniques. Our mantra is ‘Experience, Compassion, and Quality.’ We strive to meet these goals every day.” Indeed, Goldberg and his staff do live up to their mantra. A quick Google search of independent patient reviews will prove that fact. His patients rave about the level of care they receive, along with their overall patient experience. The office is impeccably clean, appointed with effective technology and the staff is top notch. “In this day and age, patients have the option of choosing from many, many dentists,” he said. “People are seeking comprehensive, quality care with a caring and thor-
ough approach. We receive daily phone calls where people state, ‘I researched Dr. Goldberg, and I can’t believe what his patients have to say about him and his office. I need to come see him because he will listen to me, provide appropriate options, and help me.’” Goldberg provides pretty much all general dentistry services such as cosmetics including veneers, crowns, bonding, whitening; family care cleanings and checkups; as well as gum treatments, root canals and dentures. What he is especially well known for are dental implants. “Dental implants have revolutionized modern-day dentistry,” said Goldberg. “I have been fascinated by them since I started dentistry 23 years ago. They can provide long-term predictable solutions where standard general dentistry may not be able to do so.” Goldberg holds many implant degrees, teaches implant dentistry to other dentists and is recognized as an expert in the field. He provides all phases of implant care right in his office, so referrals to another office are not necessary. He can provide bone grafts, gum grafts, implant placement and guided surgery as needed.
“Whether a patient requires a single implant or an entire mouth of implants, we can provide those services,” he said. “We can eliminate years of embarrassment, chewing problems, pain, missing teeth, failing teeth, gum disease, and other problems permanently, and at times, in a single appointment.” “There is a procedure known as All-OnFour, which is an advanced process to take care of severe dental problems in one visit,” he said. “Patients can walk out the door with a new set of fully functioning teeth. This procedure is not appropriate for everyone, but when it is an option, we can change lives around quickly. My point here is to summarize my earlier comment that Implant Dentistry has revolutionized modern dentistry as we know it.” Goldberg has truly earned this Top Dentist award. He has continued to provide the community with experience, compassion and quality on many levels. Goldberg offers free consultations at his office located in the Roxbury Mall in Succasunna. For additional information, visit www.morriscountydentist.com. Call 973328-1225 or email frontdesk.mcda@gmail. com.
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Kennedy School Kids Collect For Needy
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ennedy School students recently celebrated the 100-day milestone recently by giving back to the community. Members of the Early Act Club in the Roxbury school decided to hold a toiletries drive
for Roxbury Social Services. According to the club advisors, Tina Banta and Rebecca Peppel, the students brainstormed ideas around the 100th day of school and decided to items that are in need at the food pantry.
Early Act was informed by a parent that Roxbury Social Services was in high need of toilet paper, but its website also explained that they needed items other than food as well. The club generated buzz about the collection by sending home flyers and by making posters to advertise the challenge. Each grade collected a particular group of items. The preschool and kindergarten students were tasked with collecting toilet paper, Q-tips, and cotton balls, while the first
grade collected toothbrushes, toothpaste and mouthwash. Second grade had shampoo and conditioner, with third grade covering the hairbrushes and hair bands. Fourth graders collected bars of soap, body wash and deodorant. The end goal was to have each grade level donate 100 items for the 100th day of school within 15 days. The majority of the grades reached this goal, while others collected more than 200 items in just one grade. In the end, more than 500 items were collected.
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writing their numbers from 1 to 100 on a hundreds chart. “Additionally, students enjoyed a 100th day of school book and wrote and drew about something that they wish they could have 100 of,” Scales said. “To prepare for this special day, all of the kindergarten students created a collection of 100 things at home with their families and brought them into school to share with their friends.” The collections will be on display in the Nixon School lobby for the next few weeks.
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indergarteners in Roxbury Nixon Elementary School celebrated the 100th Day of School on Friday, Feb.16 by making “100 Days Smarter” crowns and participating in a variety of cross-curricular activities in the classroom surrounding the number 100. Kindergarten students in Abigail Scales, Linda Brajer, and Kelly Quinty’s class engaged in many place value-based math explorations and learned that 100 is the same as 10 groups of 10, practiced counting by ones and tens to 100, and practiced
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tudents in Ms. Lisk’s second grade class in Netcong Elementary School have been writing to an 8-yearold student from Vietnam through the help of the organization Brittany’s Hope. Brittany’s Hope is an organization based in Elizabethtown, Pa., that aids abandoned children worldwide. In 2015, Lisk traveled to Vietnam with this organization and wanted to bring this connection into her classroom. “I’m glad I was able to bridge my connection with Brittany’s Hope to my classroom,” Lisk said. The students were first introduced to the little boy, Thinh, through discussion with Lisk. Thinh lives in a center
called the House of Love, which supports orphaned children in Nha Trang. The class learned about Vietnam in class, and then wrote notes to Thinh. The students then sent their letters to him in Vietnam. Each student later received a personalized letter back from Thinh in Vietnamese and a translated version in English. “The students were so excited to read their own personalized letters, and loved making this connection with someone across the globe,’’ said Lisk. “It was amazing to see the joy on the students faces when they read their letter.” For more information about Brittany’s Hope please, visit http://www.brittanyshope.org.
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Roxbury Students Enjoy Seton Hall Hoops Up Close
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eton Hall University hosted two Roxbury High School media students in the Presidents Suite for the Seton Hall vs. Georgetown Basketball game at the Prudential Center on Jan. 13. The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences invited senior Kelly Tucker and junior Peyton Napoliello to the game and these young adults loved every minute of it. Tucker who was recently accepted to SHU, said: “Everyone was so approachable, the game was amazing and the seats were
ello has his eye on the mic as a future sports broadcaster. D e b o r a h Burleigh, RHS Media teacher, SHU alumni, and current Educational Leadership student said: “I was so excited when Guidance Director Emilie Bac-
chetta shared this opportunity with me for my students. I knew instantly that these two students were deserving of this. I, myself, was a bit jealous as I sat in class waiting for an email from the students to see how the game and
luncheon went. I wish I could have joined them.” “This is what it is all about though, our job is to give them experiences, confidence and connections and let them soar,” said Burleigh.
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he Lincoln/Roosevelt School in Roxbury has continued its tradition of the annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon for Roxbury’s senior citizens. The Ever Young and Roxbury Seniors Group received a special invitation at their group meetings back in January with more than 75 students in the sixth-grade choir coming to sing a few songs from their winter concert while Principal Chris Argenziano invited them to this special event. This annual tradition goes back for as long as most of the staff can remember. The new twist is that for the second year, Lincoln/Roosevelt’s Student Council has planned and organized the festivities with the help of their advisor, Karl Corino.
Fifth-grade student council members planned the games and activities for the seniors to take part in. These games included various trivia games like “Two Truths and Lie Guess Who.” This year, the seniors had the privilege of hearing music from their past by guest DJ and sixth grader, Tyler Benedetto. They were also treated to two songs by the fifth-grade choir led by music teacher Diana Stierli. Stierli and Kate Katz, the sixth-grade choir director, then had the seniors buzz along with kazoos to a special song made just for these special instruments. Additional volunteers, individuals, and businesses also donated their time and money to make sure this event happened.
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Event Celebrates Diversity At Roxbury High uous entertainment going on center stage. The collaborative event was organized by the Roxbury School District staff, students, parents, and community members. Roxbury Schools participating organizations included the Multicultural Club, Eisenhower Middle School and Roxbury High School Spanish Clubs, Key Club, Student Council, Honor Society and French Club. Participating outside organizations and community members from all over N.J. took part. Those groups included Los Quetzales Mexican Dance
The Jaiho Dance Indian Performance.
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he Roxbury High School dining hall was jam packed with color, food, performances, spectators and energy at the third annual Global Hi-5 Multicultural Expo on Feb. 16. More than 300 students, organizations, families and community members came out to take part in the event. “We had an awesome turnout and all 23 countries were represented promoting all of the multi-sensory diversity and global awareness of our event’s message,” Said Marcia Cordeiro, Eisenhower Middle School’s world language teach-
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year, $48,000 scholarship to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, while Van Biert placed second in the mixed media category for his work with toner transfers. The Mt. Olive Chapter of the National Art Honor Society sponsors this annual invitational competition and is open to students from MOHS, as well as students
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Local Soccer Coach Raises Funds To Equip Colombian Youth With Soccer Gear And Skills For Better Life
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By Cheryl Conway s a soccer player since he was four and coach for the past decade, 26-year old Sebastian Castillo-Giraldo’s current goal is to pay it forward and help youth from his native country. Castillo-Giraldo of Wharton has started a Go Fund Me page to purchase training equipment and provide soccer clinics to hundreds of inner city children of Colombia. The children he aims to reach live in the city of Medellin as well as Supia, Caldas, the town he was born. He plans to travel in May for ten days, May 13-May 23, with three of his soccer students and a friend, Marc Reynolds of Succasunna, a photographer/ filmmaker who will be documenting the trip. “It’s time I pay it forward to those who are less fortunate and give approximately 300 kids an opportunity to use soccer as a vehicle to improve their lives,” Castillo-Giraldo states on his Go Fund Me site. “The game has allowed me to attend college and has shaped me to be the human I am today.” Castillo-Giraldo grew up in Colombia, during the time of civil war, which had ended in 2016 when the peace treaty was signed, he explains. While conditions were rough, Castillo-Giraldo says “soccer was big in my town.” He started playing at the age of four; continued to play when he came to U.S. with his parents in 1998, in the fourth grade; playing at Morris Hills High School in Rockaway and college, at both County College of Morris in Randolph and the Centenary University in Hackettstown, before becoming a soccer coach 10 years ago. Castillo-Giraldo has been a soccer coach in Mt. Olive, in its camps and premier soccer program; ran the select soccer camps at Morris Hills now called Morris County Summer
Select; and has been the first assistant coach for the men’s soccer team at CCM since 2017. Through soccer, “you learn discipline, hard work, determination and team work,” says Castillo-Giraldo, teaching assistant and graduate research assistant at Monmouth University. “Those kids need it,” he says about the children in Colombia, “to help them move up in the ladder of life. “Colombia is a third world country; soccer is a tool to avoid falling into drug use and alcoholism,” he continues on the Go Fund Me page. “It’s a beacon of hope as well as a stimulator to dream big and achieve success in life. As a world history graduate student at Monmouth University, Castillo-Giraldo is currently writing his master’s thesis on “How Soccer Explains the World.” It was in the first week of December 2017 when Castillo-Giraldo started his Go Fund Me page to help youth in Colombia. A family friend who works for the government in Colombia has identified and connected Castillo-Giraldo with youth teams most in need. Mt. Olive Soccer Club “donated a plethora of new gear,” says Castillo-Giraldo. About 90 percent of its donations are brand new and include uniforms, soccer socks, shorts, sweats, sweaters and jerseys. Kinnelon High School donated some gear as well. Most needed now is the financial support, he says, as his goal is to purchase 200 brand new Adidas balls that cost $3,000. “I can’t have soccer clinics unless I have balls for the kids,” he says. “Balls are really expensive.” The ones he plans to provide are expected to last three to five years and are “ideal for their practices and their games,” he says. Funds will also cover costs
During a pre-season tournament with Centenary College in Rochester, NY, during senior year, Sebastian Castillo-Giraldo was captain, pictured front and center with the bright cleats in hand.
for cones and ladders as well as shipping boxes of equipment; soccer clinics for kids with proper training skills; followed my mini-talks to discuss “the power of soccer.” His plan is to help 20 youth teams with proper equipment and gear. He estimates that the boys and girls will be between the ages of 8 and 15. “I’ll be running clinic and drills,” he says, with two to three practices daily. While cycling is popular in Colombia too, Castillo-Giraldo says the “predominant sport in Colombia is soccer. It’s a passion you learn to love and you hold dear to you. The whole country plays and the whole country watches them, the Colombia National Team, national pride. Even with all the unrest, when our country was being torn to pieces,” he explains how soccer provides a sense of pride “that brings the whole country together.” He now wants to share his love for soccer. “When I was a little kid playing in Colombia, I had great coaches that didn’t know me,” he says. “I think it’s only right to share my knowledge of soccer with those kids so they can move forward. Everyone in my family has played soccer, like it’s in my blood, in my DNA. “Race doesn’t matter, class
doesn’t matter, religion doesn’t matter. It’s just the talents and skills each person brings to the table what truly matters.” Reynolds, who met Castillo-Giraldo about seven years ago when he became his eldest son’s soccer coach of Villa at NJ Dynamo, couldn’t agree more and looks forward to the trip. “I love the game of soccer; I have three sons who play,” says Reynolds. “I believe soccer should be accessible to everyone regardless of income or anything else. I know the happiness it brings and I feel everyone deserves that.” With plans to video their trip, Reynolds says “it’s about me telling a story. This to me is a story worth telling. It’s about soccer, but it’s more about humanity and giving back. I hope to capture the happiness we bring to the kids that we meet. I also want to capture Sebastian’s big/generous heart.” Donations are still being collected through May 1. “We need your help to raise as much money as possible to spread as much hope as we can,” says Castillo-Giraldo. He and his fellow travelers will selffund their flights and expenses. With a goal to collect $4,500, as of press time $1,095 has been raised. Donate at https:// www.gofundme.com/soccerclinics-for-kids-in-colombia.
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