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Students from Ann Street and Wilson Avenue Schools Named Winners of 15th Annual Ironbound Anti-Litter Poster Contest
By Vince Baglivo (Patch Contributor) | April 25, 2017 4:02 pm ET
Artwork will be featured on postcards providing information about trash pick-up, recycling and waste disposal regulations.
Local street signs as pathways to a cleaner community inspired Jacelyn Quezada’s creative concept for the Ironbound Business Improvement District’s (IBID) 15th Annual Anti-Litter Poster Contest. The contest was sponsored by Newark-based Panasonic.
Quezada, joined by Wilson Avenue School classmates Raquel Goncalves, Adan Franco and Nicole Vallejos, submitted the winning entry in the 5th to 8th grade student category. The team of students Erick Botelho De Souza, Ayden Tapia and Brandon Santos from Ann Street School were the winners in the 1st to 4th grade category.
Dozens of posters were entered by students from all of the Ironbound’s elementary and middle schools participating in the contest which draws attention to the IBID’s “Let’s Work Together to Keep the Ironbound Clean” quality of life initiative. Leysly Roldan, IBID Office Manager, coordinated the contest with the schools.
The Wilson Avenue School students were supported in their efforts by art teacher Randi Wolfman and Principal Margarita Hernandez. Art teacher Marilyn Richardson and Principal Linda J. Richardson supported the students from Ann Street School.
IBID Treasurer Renato Baptista was joined by David Thompson, Panasonic’s Director, Corporate Environmental Department, for the presentation of trophies and medals; both commended the winning students for their efforts, working together in support of a cleaner Ironbound community. All students submitting entries to the contest receive commemorative certificates.
Thompson noted that Panasonic was pleased to work with the IBID and the schools to promote a cleaner city because the goals of the contest align well with the direction of the company. “Panasonic is using technology to contribute to a better environment, including building batteries for electric cars and solar panels for producing electricity,” he added.
Seth A. Grossman, IBID Executive Director, noted that thousands of postcards will be printed featuring the work of the winning students for distribution in Ironbound schools and display in the storefront windows of merchants and restaurants throughout the Ironbound District. The postcards provide information about the Ironbound District’s trash pick-up and recycling schedules as well as rules and regulations regarding waste disposal.
For more information about programs and services provided by the Ironbound Business Improvement District visit goironbound.com or follow news from the district at Facebook.com/goironbound.
West Side High School Track Teams bring Home the Gold at the Prestigious Penn Relays
West Side High School Track Teams bring home the Gold at the Prestigious Penn Relays in the boys and girls 4×400 meter relays.
Every team that won their race received a winning plaque.
Three East Side High School Seniors Accept Full Basketball Scholarships For Fall 2017
6-foot-4 Newark East Side senior Elijah Olaniyi has decided to attend DI Stony Brook University on a full basketball scholarship. Elijah is a 4 year varsity player who finished with 928 Career points. He will play for coach Jeff Boals in the American East Conference.
6-foot-10 Newark East Side senior Darnell Brodie has decided to attend DI Seton Hall University on a full basketball scholarship. Darnell is a 3 year varsity player who is a fierce rebounder down low. He will play for coach Kevin Willard in the Big East Conference.
6-foot-3 Newark East Side senior Amadu Benbow has decided to attend DII JC Raritan Valley Community College on a full basketball scholarship. Amadu is a 3 year varsity player who is the quintessential team player who will sacrifice for his team. He will play for coach Kevin Ryan in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Region XIX and the Garden State Athletic Conference.
April is Autism Awareness Month
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Technology HS adopted a pre-k special needs class at Benjamin Franklin school. The classroom teacher Ms. Mendoza from Benjamin Franklin generated a wish list that allowed Technology staff and students to purchase gifts from a website that specializes in products for autistic children. On Friday, April 7th, our school Principal, Mr. Reyes, Community Engagement Specialist Ms. Ballester, School Operation Assistant, Ms. Watson and FACE Senior Manager Mr. Denose joined the classroom for a day of celebration and to drop off the donations. The students welcomed us with a name introduction song and were so excited for all of their gifts.
The trampoline was the biggest hit. The teachers were grateful for the additional resources. And our hearts were full of joy from all the smiles and hugs. “We are Technology!”
Serving Our Community During Spring Break
On Tuesday, April 11th, Technology HS students helped serve homeless clients at Newark Emergency Services for Families, Inc. NESF is a non-profit organization that offers an array of programs and services to individuals and families in need. This organization has a Drop-in Center that allows guests to take showers, wash and dry their clothes, receive light meals, use the telephone for business calls, and receive shelter referrals and other resources as needed.
Last year during Spring Break, a group of our students and staff joined NESF and fed the homeless and also provided them with care packages. This year, we did the same. Our students served food to their homeless guests not once, but twice, and also provided them with a to go tray. The care packages were prepared with donations received by staff, parents, students and community partners. The packages included items such as deodorant, socks, sanitary napkins, under shirts, under garments for males and females, hand sanitizers, body wash, wash cloths, lotions, hair combs, tissues, and other toiletries.
Something that we learned while working with the homeless, is that we share the common threads of humanity, and individuals who fall victim to homelessness, have a life history that is not too dissimilar from our own. Unfortunately, most homeless people do not have a strong support system. They have to be self-reliant and resilient . They have in some cases endured the unimaginable. My personal feeling is that before judging the book by its cover we should take the time and listen to their stories so that we can have a better opportunity to learn about their courage , potential and capacity to persevere and embrace change.
As Technology Panthers we stand by our core values and believe that our responsibility as citizens is to give of ourselves in ways that can help make a difference in the lives of others.
“We are Technology!”