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 As if waiting six years for a victory didn’t make the moment dramatic enough, Newark East Side put together a final quarter and comeback that made the long-awaited victory even more meaningful. Read the full story here.

On Wednesday, 9/6 in New York City, 17 leading hockey organizations from around the world, including the NHL, NHLPA, NWHL, and others launched the Declaration of Principles.

Newark Public Schools & Hockey in New Jersey – Newark participants East Side’sGabe Dos Santos and Oliver Street’s Jayden Barros took part during the festivities in New York City as part of the announcement of the Declaration of Principles & This is Hockey initiative.

Hockey in New Jersey inspires youth to develop life skills, succeed academically and create positive relationships through the sport of hockey.

HNJ is part of the National Hockey League’sHockey is for Everyone initiative and partners with the New Jersey Devils, has over 400 Newark city boys & girls playing ice hockey absolutely free of cost.

For the first stop – along with fellow Hockey is for Everyone program, Ice Hockey in Harlem, the children played street hockey at the famed studios of the Today Show. Players took pointers from former NHL players Pat LaFontaine & Brian Mullen, Olympic Gold Medalists Cassie Campbell (Canada) & AJ Mleczko (United States) and current NHL stars Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers), Seth Jones (Columbus Blue Jackets), Marc-Andre Fleury (Vegas Golden Knights), and Ryan McDonaugh (New York Rangers).

Following the Today Show appearance, Gabe and Jayden took part of the press conference with the 17 hockey governing bodies, which included NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, NHL Stars Erik Karlsson (Ottawa Senators), Kevin Shattenkirk (New York Rangers), and Seth Jones.

The Declaration of Principles is a joint statement advocating the game of hockey as a powerful platform for participants to build character, foster positive values and develop important life skills that transcend the game. The Declaration of Principles is the foundational element of a new initiative supported by all of these 17 organizations: This is Hockey. Hockey organizations will pledge to celebrate and advance policies, programs and initiatives of their respective organizations – and to inspire their fans, participants and communities – to create the best possible family hockey experience.

For more information on the Declaration of Principles & This is Hockey – ThisisHockey.org

We are extremely excited to announce that our Boys and Girls soccer teams will be playing at Red Bull Arena this season. Please find the flyer here: East Side Soccer – Red Bull with all pertinent information and a picture of the photo op we had at Red Bull with captains and coaches. We ask that you please post, distribute and encourage our students, families, friends, and community to support our athletes on Saturday, September 9, 2017 11:00am girls and 1:30pm boys.

Get your tickets for the big game in Mr. Bosolasco’s office, Room 101C 

$3 Student/Staff and $5 Adults

Congratulations to the 2017 Baseball team on being Liberty Division Co-Champs.

Angela Gonzales is reliable, motivated and welcomes new challenges. As a four year starting player and charter member of the East Side Girl’s Lacrosse team Angela has been one of our go to players on and off the field. She is one of the few players to play all four positions. A true team player who is always ready to help whenever needed on and off the field. As one of our team leaders Angela is also quick to help a new player or help with equipment. She tells me “It’s the generous thing to do.”

At the end of last season when our goalie graduated, Angela volunteered to learn yet another new position as goalie. Knowing that being a goalie is a very athletic position Angela prepares in the off season. In addition to off season goalie practice, Angela also participates in our Cross Fit program designed to improve both cardio endurance and strength. She is also a member of the Yoga club which balances out her fitness program.

Angela has also been a member of the Golf team and the Hockey in New Jersey program. She also finds time to participate in community events. Angela has participated in the Ironbound Halloween parade and park beautification projects.

Angela values education. Her academic schedule includes AP and Honors classes while maintaining a 3.78 GPA. This year Angela also has an internship at Ann Street Elementary school. She is a teacher’s assistant for the first grade teachers three days a week. Angela is kind and caring and her work ethic will ensure her continued success in her future endeavors. Angela inspires us!