In the District Newsletter

A joint publication from The Morris School District and The Morris Educational Foundation
SPRING 2014
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THE
District
MHS STEM Academy Sets Standard
for Science Education in New Jersey
In 2002, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals awarded a $500K grant to establish a science academy
within Morristown High School. The program has inspired hundreds of students and become
one of the foremost centers for high school science education in New Jersey. It has now
evolved into a full-fledged STEM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
offering a 4-year sequence of concentrated, integrated study in these fields. more inside>
MEF Awards Largest Scholarship in
Morristown High School History
The Morris Educational Foundation has received its largest individual gift ever for the
establishment of an endowed scholarship. The MEF has announced a $650,000
donation from the estate of Carl George and Shirley L. Eklund, alumni of Morristown High
School Class of 1939, for the establishment of The Eklund Scholarship Fund. more inside>
Morristown High School Named to
College Board AP Honor Roll
Morristown High School has been honored by the College Board for increasing access to
Advanced Placement courses while simultaneously increasing the percentage of students
earning scores of 3 or higher (on a scale of 5) on AP exams. The school is among only 36
in NJ to earn a spot on the College Board’s Annual AP District Honor Roll for Significant
Gains in Advanced Placement Access and Student Performance. more inside>
Morristown’s Got Talent Raises over $70K
for Morris School District
Sixteen finalists representing the best amateur talent from Morristown, Morris Plains and Morris
Township performed to a packed house at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Feb. 26, drawing
over 1,000 attendees. The signature event raised a record-breaking amount of money for the
Morris Educational Foundation. The theater pulsed with community pride as guests walked
the red carpet to interview with emcee Tara Bernie of NBC’s Access Hollywood. more inside>
MSD BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEF EXECUTIVE BOARD
Leonard Posey, President
Chair: Molly Servais
Peter Gallerstein, Vice President
Nancy Bangiola •
JB Blanchard
Lucia Galdi •
Teresa Murphy
Lisa Pollak •
Fran Rossoff
Ann Rhines •
Jeanette Thomas
Vice Chair: Kim Pistner
Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Thomas Ficarra
Vice Chair: Mark Livingston
Treasurer: Patty Haralampoudis
Secretary: Kathy Heher
Executive Director: Debbie Sontupe
1:1 Learning Supports 21st Century Skills
In a pilot program initiated in the fall
of 2012, all 7th-grade students at
Frelinghuysen Middle School were issued
personal electronic devices for use in
the classroom and at home, making instruction and learning available to
students 24/7. Feedback from teachers,
students and parents was overwhelmingly positive. As a result, all students in
grades 7-9 now have personal Chrome
Books, and the program will expand
to grades 7-12 in September 2014. This
initiative is funded by tuition received
from other school districts whose students
choose to attend the Morris School
District under the New Jersey Interdistrict
Public School Choice Program.
“In addition to being literate in the traditional
sense, today’s students must also be
technologically literate,” said Superintendent
of Schools Dr. Thomas Ficarra. “They must
be able to effectively use and apply
technology to research, analyze, and
communicate information. This program
will ensure equitable access to the technology
that will allow all our students to do so.”
1:1 learning allows students and teachers to
use apps to create and share documents,
presentations, and multimedia projects.
These documents are stored in “the cloud,”
facilitating teacher feedback and student
review and reflection.
“The 1:1 environment provides students
opportunities to explore learning in new
ways, using applications and programs
that encourage continuous inquiry. It also
enables teachers to leverage classroom
productivity and personalize instruction,”
said Frelinghuysen Principal David Thompson.
Extensive professional development prepared teachers to successfully integrate
technology into their curriculum and
instruction.
Chrome Books are used seamlessly
throughout the school day and beyond.
Teachers guide students as they research
and collaborate through individual or
group projects that actively engage students in learning. “Technology immersion
has not diminished the vital role of the
teacher,” observed Thompson.
FMS students use Chrome Books in classrooms
and at home to support learning
“It has transformed the
teacher from a director of
learning to a facilitator of
learning. The use of Chrome
Books has empowered
students to maximize their
potential and prepare for
college and the workplace.”
- Frelinghuysen Principal David Thompson
F.M. Kirby Foundation
Brings History to Life
A generous grant from the F.M. Kirby
Foundation provided an innovative
professional development program for
Morris School District social studies and
language arts teachers.
Presented by the renowned Gilder
Lehrman Institute of American History,
this program, Teaching Literacy through
History, helped teachers learn how to
incorporate primary source documents in
their instruction in order to meet Common
Core English language standards and
support literacy skills across disciplines.
These skills include analytical thinking,
persuasive writing, and development of
fact-based arguments.
Over the course of 4 months during the
2012 through 2014 school years, cohorts
of 25 English language arts and social
studies teachers became students under
the leadership of Gilder Lehrman staff
and visiting historians. Through readings
and instructional exercises, teachers
gained experience and confidence in a
broad range of teaching methods using
historic documents connected to seminal
moments in American history.
“We are extremely grateful to the F.M.
Kirby Foundation for providing our
teachers the opportunity to work with the
Gilder Lehrman Institute,” said Michael
Lockman, Supervisor of Social Studies.
“The combination of content and skill
development provided useful and
practical experiences for our teachers.
These techniques have helped to stimulate
thoughtful classroom discussion and a
more common understanding of our
national heritage.”
SCORE judge reviews FMS resort team marketing plan
FMS Shark Tank Project WOWS Judges
Teams of Frelinghuysen Middle School 6th-grade Quest students spent 4 months building
a virtual business from the ground up in a project designed by the NJ Consortium for
Gifted and Talented Programs. Project WOWSEE (World of Work Simulated Entrepreneurial
Experience) challenged students to create a comprehensive business plan for a themed
resort. Each student assumed the role and responsibilities of a key member of the resort’s
management team to create, present, and defend documents and data to support
each aspect of the business plan. Just as real-world entrepreneurs are required to do,
each team pitched its final plan to a panel of prospective investors.
Throughout the project students received guidance and support from volunteers from
SCORE, a partner of the Small Business Association. From concept to completion, students
worked collaboratively to develop an understanding of business plans and practices.
Each team was required to use technology to create a balance sheet, website, videos,
radio and TV commercials, marketing and advertising campaigns, and to research
and develop an understanding of the industry’s competition. The final plan required
one-, three-, and five-year growth projections.
SCORE volunteers judged students’ projects in a Shark Tank scenario in which each
team presented its plan to the panel of seasoned executives. “We were blown away
by the level of preparation and mastery of presentation in each proposal,” said SCORE
judge Hart Coven.
“This project is but one of many innovative learning
opportunities that make the Morris School District so special.”
- SCORE Judge Hart Coven
When asked if she was nervous about presenting the plan to the panel of judges, one future
real-life CEO replied, “No. We each did our respective job and came together as a team
to work through all aspects of our proposal. The coaches from SCORE were very supportive
and gave us great perspective. They will be welcome guests at any of our resorts!”
Join the MEF in Our Pursuit of Excellence
The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) enhances educational opportunities for more
than 5,000 students in all 10 schools of the Morris School District. Over the past 22 years,
we’ve given $1.6 million in grants to enrich and inspire the academic pursuits of all our
students, from preschool through high school.
When you support us, you become our partner in launching innovative programs and
ideas – bringing cultural arts, professional development, technology, scholarships,
tutoring, and many more dynamic initiatives to our schools. We are proud to support
the Morris School District, and invite you to join us in our pursuit of excellence – in every
school, in every classroom.
To learn more about how Morris School District kids directly benefit from the MEF, and
how you can get involved, visit www.morrisedfoundation.org.
Alumni Achievements:
Carl Sparks, President & CEO, Travelocity
We are pleased to circle back with one
of our Morristown High School esteemed
alumni. Our first featured alum is none
other than Carl Sparks, MHS Class of ’85.
After graduating from Morristown High
School, Carl continued his educational
journey graduating summa cum laude
from Princeton University and receiving
his master’s in Business Administration with
Highest Distinction from Harvard University.
After an impressive career with Capital
One, Expedia, and The Gilt Groupe, Carl
is currently the President and CEO of
Travelocity Global. In his role, Carl oversees a
portfolio of travel brands across the globe,
including Travelocity.com, lastminute.com
in Europe, and the Travelocity Partner
Network, which provides travel solutions to
businesses.
Carl has lived in cities all over the world
including Boston, London, New York, Austin, Stamford and Seattle. We were able to
catch up with Carl in Dallas. He is married
with three children and two yellow labs!
“What is your favorite memory of Morristown High School?”
CS: “My favorite memory is running cross
country with John Barnacle as our coach.
The guys I ran with became my best
friends.”
“What experiences at the high school
would you attribute to your success?”
CS: “Academics and sports… and of
course the diversity. I had many excellent
teachers that I felt gave an outstanding
education in biology, chemistry, math,
English, and physics. Coming into
Princeton, I felt I had received just as good
an education as any of my peers from
the private schools. Also, being coached
by John Barnacle helped develop my
character. I learned how to work hard,
and that hard work is its own reward even
if you are not number one. Dedication,
resilience, having a positive attitude, and
the value of teamwork were all aspects of
my athletic experience in the high school.
Also, because Morristown was more
culturally and ethnically diverse, I felt that
I went out into the world with a better
appreciation of people’s differences and
valuing those differences. “
“Who was your favorite teacher and why?”
CS: “Two teachers come to mind. First,
Saul Swanger. He was a brilliant teacher
who could reach all of his students. He had
a true passion for teaching… he actually
made Calculus AP fun! And, my Cross
Country Coach John Barnacle for teaching me and my good friends so many life
lessons.”
RECENT
MEF GRANTS
ALL SCHOOLS – CULTURAL ARTS GRANTS
Each school is given an MEF grant annually
to use for cultural arts residencies and
assemblies
DISTRICT WIDE
Heart Math: A Change of Heart
Parent Education Seminar: “The Childhood
Roots of Adult Happiness” (partially funded
by Morristown Rotary Club)
MEF/MPAC Partnership
Caring for the Commons: Character
Education and Education for Sustainability
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
Summer Science Program at the
AH Outdoor Classroom
Read All About It
ALFRED VAIL
Organic Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Read Along Video/Audio Library
ALFRED VAIL/SUSSEX
Recycled Mosaic Mural Project
HILLCREST
Alphabet of Reading
Math Game Night
Books for “The Nabe”
MEF Schweikhart Professional Dev. Award
2014 (Patricia Sutton)
LAFAYETTE LEARNING CENTER
Garden Beds at LLC
Preschooler-Parent Shared Reading
(sponsored by Morristown Rotary Club)
NORMANDY PARK
Bullyproofing Your Child
SUSSEX AVENUE
Stand Together
ALEKS Adventure
THOMAS JEFFERSON/ALEXANDER HAMILTON
S.E.E.D.S. Program: Social, Emotional,
and Educational Development Series
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Read with Me!
Literology: Literacy and Technology
Coming Together
WOODLAND SCHOOL
Growing Up to be President
Kid Town: The Sequel
Board Game Bonanza
FRELINGHUYSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
MEF Learning Lab
Teaching Garden
Battle of the Books
MORRISTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
“I learned how to work hard, and that hard work is its own
reward even if you are not number one.” - Carl Sparks
Carl had many more great insights and meaningful high school memories.
Read his full interview at www.morrisedfoundation.org.
Students Teaching Students Science
Underwater Robotics
HIB Performance
Modern Relic
Acceptance and Anti-Bullying Assembly
GoPro A/V Film Making Grant
Flipping the Physics Classroom
CINTIQ by Wacom
Nspire Apps
Science Students Research
Grant Applications (2013 and 2014)
Event Photography Printer
COMMUNITY
Mayo Performing Arts Center
Market Street Mission
Neighborhood House
MHS Winter Sports Roundup
Wild wind. Record-breaking cold. Incessant snow and ice. What a winter! What a great
winter! At least it was in Morristown where winter sports teams brought home a State
Championship; a Group Championship; numerous Sectional, Conference and County
Titles; 3 NJAC Sportsmanship Awards and numerous individual honors for coaches and
athletes.
2014 College
Acceptances
Roll In
Once again, Morristown High School’s
college acceptance season was an
impressive one. For some students, the
season began late last fall when Early
Decision admissions were announced.
Three students received Early Decision
acceptances to the University of Pennsylvania. Other early acceptances
awarded to MHS students include those
from Lehigh, Tufts, Carnegie Mellon,
Trinity, Vanderbilt, the College of William
and Mary, and Mount Holyoke.
Boys’ Basketball - The boys’ Conference Championship basketball team had
a spectacular 20-3 season. Led by Morris County Player of the Year, Sean Hoehn, the
talented team included seniors AJ Tracey, James Mongey, Zach Certner, Matt Strambi,
Drew Hahn, Eric Demnitz, Nick Duff, junior Jack Mongey, and sophomores Collin Brunnock,
Rohan Walker, and freshman Kevin Hoehn. Sean and teammate, Nick Duff, were NJAC
1st Team selections. Coach Bill Connolly was named Morris County Coach of the Year.
Wrestling - The wrestling team had
the best season in MHS history, tallying 22
wins. Led by team captains Declan
Paterson and Freddy Ruiz, the team
received the NJAC Sportsmanship Award.
Indoor Track - Fleet-footed four-
some Greg Arabagian, Sean Lyons, Ruddy
Torres, and John Vallacchi ran away with
the 4x800 NJ Group III State Championship
Relay title. Bringing home State Sectional
Championships were Sean Lyons (1600 and
3200 meter races) and Sean Wukitsch (shot
put). Sean also captured Morris County
Championship titles in the 1600 and 3200
meter races.
Ice Hockey - The third time was a
charm for MHS Hockey as it captured the
Public B State Championship Title at the
Prudential Center on March 9! Captain
Brian Begley scored the lone goal of the
game and All-State goaltender Shane
Brown shut down powerhouse Ramsey.
Brian Begley, Kyle Beyer, and Shane Brown
were named to the NJ Devils All-Tournament
Team. Begley was honored with the
Mennen Division Sportsmanship Award
and Coach Bobby Jones was named the
Star Ledger State Ice Hockey Coach of
the Year. When all was said and done, the
team was named the #1 public school
hockey team in the state and #6 overall!
Swimming - The boys’ and girls’
swim teams made history by capturing the
NJ State Sectional Titles. Although each
team has won the title previously, never
have both teams done so in the same
year, and both won NJAC Sportsmanship
Awards! The boys’ team also came out
on top in the Morris County Championship meet, taking the title for the second time in 3
years. Selected to the NJAC 1st Team Swim Team were Mark Beston, Matthew Critchley,
Michael Crowley, Derek He, Brian Honicky, Michael Macchia, and James Viotto. Coach
Donna Gelegonya was named Daily Record Morris County Girls’ Swim Coach of the Year.
Though not yet complete, the spring
acceptance season has been equally
impressive. Spring admissions to the most
competitive colleges include: Boston
College (3), UC Berkeley, Carnegie
Mellon, Case Western Reserve, Colgate,
Cornell (2), Dartmouth (2), Duke, Emory,
Georgetown, Harvard, Johns Hopkins
(2), Lehigh, Northwestern, Princeton, RPI
(5), Trinity, Tufts, Stanford, Vanderbilt (3),
University of Virginia (3), US Air Force
Academy, Wesleyan, the College of
William and Mary, and Yale, among others.
What’s New at MSD
Community School
In addition to its traditional range of evening courses, the Morris School District
Community School continues to expand
its dynamic daytime program, Great
Horizons. Whether your interests are lifelong or as yet undiscovered, you are
sure to find a Great Horizons class that
will intrigue or inspire. The spring course
lineup includes more than 50 stimulating
and thought-provoking courses for those
who always want to know more – about
art, history, music, folklore or science.
If your horizon is a bit more distant, join
friends or make new ones on the
Community School’s spectacular trip
to London, “From Westminster Abbey
to Downton Abbey.” Scheduled for
July 2015, the itinerary includes many
of London’s most historic and beautiful
gardens, cathedrals, and castles.
For a full list of Community School
programs and registration information,
visit the Community School website at
www.msdcommunityschool.org or call
973-292-2063.
Apply Now For
Summer Plus
There’s still time to register children for
Summer Plus (K-8) or a Leadership for
Tomorrow (7-9) summer adventure.
Programs run from 8AM to 5PM from
June 30 - August 8. Three-week sessions
or half-day programs are available.
Call the MSD Community School at
973-292-2063 or go online to
www.msdcommunityschool.org and
click on the Summer Plus links!
MHS Course
Catalog
MORRISTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Program of studies 2014
2014-2015
Browse through the
2014-15 MHS program
of studies and you will
wish you were back in
high school (except
for homework and
exams). The depth
and breadth of
course offerings
rival those found in college. Aerospace
Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Holocaust
and Genocide Studies, Robotics, and
Philosophical Perspectives are among
hundreds of courses offered. Find out
everything MHS has to offer by visiting
www.morristownhighschool.org.
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Designed by Mackenzie Sundin, Class of 2016
Students Earn National Merit Honors
Seven Morristown High School students have been named Commended Students in the
2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students (standing, l-r) are: Erin Thornton,
David Coven, Naomi Pohl, Nicholas Townsend-Haas, Melissa Austin, Conor Manning,
and Valerie Bai. The National Merit Scholarship Program also honors academically
outstanding Hispanic/Latino high school students through its National Hispanic
Recognition Program. These students are (seated, l-r): Christopher Haralampoudis,
Cesar Villavicencio, and Nicole Kramer. Nicole is also a Commended Student.
MHS Music Students Hit High Notes
Morristown High School music students hit all the
right notes, outshining other gifted high school
musicians throughout NJ as they auditioned for
honor bands, orchestras, and choirs this year.
Seniors Valerie Bai (violin), Andriy Gavrish (violin)
and Emily Carvalho (mallet percussion)
represented MHS in the 2014 All-State Orchestra.
Andriy also performed in the Region I Orchestra on
viola with freshman violinist Katherine Wong.
Katherine and classmate Philip Capuzzi (cello)
were selected to the Jr. Region Orchestra. Emily
All-state violinists Valerie Bai and
Carvalho and Evan Piascik were selected to
Andriy Gavrish
the Region Ensembles; Emily to Region Wind
Ensemble on mallet percussion and Evan to Region
Chamber Ensemble on soprano saxophone. For the ninth year running, the silver-rated
MHS Spectrum Jazz Ensemble will compete in the NJ State Jazz Ensembles Competition.
Spectrum musicians Victor Nazzaro (tenor sax) and Peter Baccas (baritone sax) were
selected to the Senior High School Jazz Ensemble.
Valerie Bai and Drew Flieder will head to Italy this summer to perform with the Siena Summer
Music Program. In this highly competitive program, they will learn from internationally acclaimed
faculty, instrumentalists, and opera singers while performing in cities throughout Tuscany.
Focus On Faculty
Deborah Spencer, MHS science teacher,
was one of 200 science teachers across
the country to be named a Bayer-National
Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Fellow.
Joseph Turner, FMS Social Studies teacher,
was honored to present his research
paper, “From Capable to Helpless:
Changing Conceptions of the Indian
Race in Early America” at the National
History Honor Society’s Biannual National
Convention.
Mark Manning, former FMS principal,
was appointed principal of MHS effective
February 1.
David Thompson replaces Mr. Manning as
principal of Frelinghuysen. Thompson was
instrumental in technology infusion at FMS
and the successful implementation of the
1:1 learning initiative.
Mark the Calendar
MHS vocalists also made it to the top of New Jersey’s musical elite. Camille Bourland was
selected for All-State Women’s Chorus. Katherine Merwin and Rebecca Hoffman were
selected for the All-State Chorus. Rebecca will also perform with the Region 1 Choir, and
Katherine is a finalist for the Governor’s Award in vocal music.
Little Ones Thrive at Lafayette Preschool
“The beginning is the most important
part of the journey.” - Plato
The Lafayette Learning Center preschool is now
accepting applications for enrollment in the
2014-15 school year.
Lafayette’s highly qualified teachers, excellent
facilities, and small class sizes combine to deliver
a nurturing preschool experience for typically and
specially-developing preschool children. Lafayette’s
Role play is an important part of the
award winning Tools of the Mind (TOM) curriculum
day at Lafayette
provides activities that are research-based and designed to foster the development of self-regulation,
attention, memory and pre-academic skills. This rich, child-centered curriculum promotes
mature play, an important skill that helps children gain control of their social, emotional
and cognitive behaviors while learning how to use a variety of mental tools.
Enrollment in the Lafayette Learning Center preschool is limited. Transportation is
provided and tuition is on a sliding scale. For more information, call 973-292-2222.
Why travel to NYC or Sundance when
the work of great young artists, film makers, musicians, and engineers will be on
display from June 3-6 at the 2014 MHS Art
& Design Show?
If art and music don’t “float your boat,”
watch the intrepid MHS sailors race
cardboard vessels across the pool in the
annual design challenge. If your interests
are esoteric, join MHS Classics Academy
students to answer this essential question:
In what way is my present contingent on my
individual and humankind’s collective past?
Then kick back, relax, and enjoy the MHS
Film Festival on June 6, and the sounds of
future jazz legends at MHS Jazz Night on
June 7 at 7PM.
College Board AP Honor Roll Cont’d
Historic
Scholarship Cont’d
The Eklund scholarship will be awarded
to a junior student who demonstrates
financial need and eagerness to pursue a
career in teaching, preferably at the
secondary level. Applicants are
encouraged to apply in their junior year,
as the award of this scholarship will impact
their college decision-making process.
“We are thrilled to be the recipient of this
amazing gift,” said Molly Servais, Chairperson of the Morris Educational Foundation. “We are committed to growing
resources that impact the lives of our
students and this includes our scholarship
endowment,” she added. “Philanthropic
giving plays a critical role in advancing
the work that we do here at the MEF,”
Servais said.
“It is an honor for a school to have one National AP Scholar
a year... to have four National AP Scholars in one year is
extraordinary.” - Director of Guidance Scott White
In 2013, Morristown High School students’ average AP scores and percentage of AP
tests passed were statistically significantly higher than both state and national averages.
“Historically, Morristown High School students have performed exceptionally well on AP
tests, but these scores are nothing short of spectacular. What is most impressive is that a
significant percentage of our students participate in AP testing. Those two facts seldom
go hand in hand,” said Scott White, Director of Guidance.
Ninety-two Morristown High School students received College Board recognition for
exceptional performance on the 2013 AP tests. Included among these are 31 AP
Scholars, 23 AP Scholars with Honor, 30 AP Scholars with Distinction, and 4 National
AP Scholars. National AP Scholars must have an average score of at least 4 on all AP
exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on 8 or more of these exams. Morristown High
School’s 2013 National AP Scholars earned scores of 5 on 30 out of 35 exams taken.
MHS STEM Academy Sets Standard Cont’d
“STEM education is not just a new name for the traditional approach to teaching
science and mathematics, nor is it simply grafting layers of technology and engineering onto standard science and math curricula,” said Christopher Duvall, Supervisor
of Science. “Rather, STEM education removes the traditional barriers among the four
disciplines by providing a curriculum that honors connections among them.” The engineering component emphasizes the process and design of solutions rather than solutions themselves. The technology component allows students to apply what they have
learned, utilizing specialized tools including a 3D printer, an entire broadcasting studio,
and computers with professional applications.
Students enrolled in the MHS STEM Academy may select from among several STEM
electives while completing a required Research Science course during freshman year.
Included among these electives are Biology of Thought; Principles of Engineering;
Computer-Aided Design; and Nanoscale Science and Engineering, a unique course
developed in affiliation with the Soft Materials Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology.
By tenth grade, students choose to concentrate in one of five STEM tracks of study:
biomedicine, engineering, architecture, environmental sustainability, or computer
science. Mentorships, field trips and guest speakers are provided throughout the year
through partnerships with leading universities, hospitals, and corporations including
Rutgers, the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, Covanta, Novartis, Honeywell, Johnson and
Johnson, and Morristown Medical Center.
The STEM Academy is a competitive program that admits 48 freshmen from among
approximately 100 students who apply. Students interested in attending the MHS STEM
Academy are invited to submit an application in the fall of their eighth grade year.
Morristown’s Got Talent Cont’d
The evening also featured a video message from The Cake Boss’s Buddy Valastro, along
with nationally recognized judges from the performing arts community. First place of $1000
went to Sara Dalpe, Valerie Bai, and Jordan Rabinowitz, of Band of Misfits. Second place
of $500 went to Marimba Four, featuring percussionists Stephen Ferm and Emily Carvalho,
Reed Puleo and Neil McNulty. Third place of $250 went to jazz performers Joe Van Loon
and Chris DelSordi.
“The generosity of loyal
alumni like George and
Shirley is humbling.”
- MEF Chairperson Molly Servais
“We are grateful for our district partner, the
MEF, who continues to attract donations
in support of our students and programs,”
said Dr. Thomas Ficarra, Superintendent of
the Morris School District. “We are pleased
to collaborate with the MEF on several
initiatives that have great impact on the
lives of our students.”
Carl George Eklund graduated
Morristown High School as an honors
student. The 1939 Morristown High School
yearbook, The Cobbonian, refers to him
by the nickname “Bing,” and states,
“The Class of ’39 is proud to claim him as
one of its members.” After graduation,
George joined the Army, and in 1942
George married MHS classmate, Shirley Lanterman. Following an honorable
discharge from the army in 1945, George
began a distinguished and successful
40-year career with the New Jersey Bell
Telephone Company.
Carl George and Shirley Eklund, Class of 1939
The new Eklund Scholarship Fund will be
available in Spring 2014. The recipient
will be selected by the Morris Educational
Foundation’s Eklund Scholarship Committee.
The Morris Educational Foundation Thanks Our 2013 Donors...
Principal Society: Benefactor $5,000+
Anonymous
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Betsy Harvin
The Morristown Rotary Club
The Sendell Family Fund
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Principal Society: Partner $2,500-$4,999
Frank and Kay Failla
Connie Hagelin
Greg and Patty Haralampoudis
McGuinn Family Foundation
David and Elizabeth Sparacino
Principal Society: Champion
$1,000-$2,499
Anonymous
Greg and Kathy Heher
Jay and Linda Hellstrom
Kevin and Ann Johnson
Donald and Carol Malehorn
John and Kim Pistner
Don and Elinor Pollock
Warren and Ann Rhines
Michael and Virginia Rich
Jon and Deborah Sebiri
Daniel and Deborah Sontupe
Fred and Sang Sporer
Richard Webber and Tanya Holcomb
Wiley Malehorn Sirota and Raynes
Glenn and Marcie Yarnis
Principal Society: Ambassador
$500-$999
Jim and Carol Allison
William Barrett and Tracey Goodson
Geoffrey and Crary Brooks
Richard and Caroline Godfrey
David and Anne Hargrave
Russell and Virginia Hawkins
Kumar and Susmitha Kantheti
Mark and Lynn Livingston
Scott and Claire Mackin
John and Kim Mahoney
Mary Marley-Reidy
Donald and Fran Rossoff
Michael and Molly Servais
Peter and Janet Simon
Teacher Circle: Patron $250-$499
Jeff Arrington
Ted and Beth Baldanzi
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LLC preschoolers love to listen to Farmer
Shaun at the Urban Farm at Lafayette.
Students from Morris Arts’ MHS School Art
Mentoring Program once again created
ornaments that adorned the NJ Christmas
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The FMS girls’ basketball team: 2013 County Champions!
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Starstruck! Elementary students visit stars
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Crazy hair day at Alfred Vail
The WJSV crew
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MSD kids interview with Access Hollywood’s
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