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Danah Lassiter of Somerset received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Wilkes University. The degree was one of 270 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees awarded at a virtual degree conferral ceremony held by Wilkes on Sept. 12. The virtual degree conferral, livestreamed from campus, included remarks from Wilkes University President Greg Cant and interim Provost Terese …

Elizabeth Avenue School vice-principal Greg Romero, Canal Walk Mask Makers Joan Klimpl, Kathy Caragher, Susan Hoffman and Art Hoffman, and EAS principal John Haney after the Canal Walk group donated face masks to the school’s students and staff. Students and staff of Elizabeth Avenue School will have a surprise waiting for them when (if?) they return to school for in-person …

The first day of (virtual) school in the township was met with mixed reviews by parents and the district administration. Students in the traditional township schools began the 2020-21 school year on September 8 by firing up their Chromebooks and settling down in their work spaces, as opposed to grabbing their backpacks and running out to meet the bus. The …

CJCP summer program students are socially distanced for their safety. (Photo: CJCP.) Sponsored Content submitted by Central Jersey College Prep Charter School. The Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is offering a targeted summer program for all students to meet their individual needs and help to limit summer regression for all students. All summer programs run from Monday, July 13 …

The final 180 members of the Franklin High School Class of 2020 graduated on July 15, ending a senior year that none of them will forget. As they had on the two preceding days, the graduation ceremonies were divided into two sessions, one at 10 a.m . and the second at 5 p.m. The graduates were lead into Warriors Stadium …

The Franklin High School Class of 2020 graduated in six sessions held over three days. Following is the list of graduates and each session in which they held their graduation ceremony. 10:00 AM July 13th Maher Abdel-Fattah Tatiana Acevedo Stephanie Acheanfour Isaiah Adams Adedoyin Adebo Micheal Adeniyi Celinedion Adrian Lopez Madelyn Aguilar Maniha Ahmad Rabia Ahmad Afsheen Ahmed Mary Akerele …

The coronavirus-modified Franklin High School graduation ceremonies continued on July 14 with another 182 members of the Class of 2020 turning their tassels in two sessions. The ceremonies take place in Warrior Stadium at the high school. The modified graduation was necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic and Gov. Phil Murphy’s restrictions on mass outdoor gatherings. During each session – held …

The first 182 members of the Franklin High School Class of 2020 graduated July 13, although not in the manner they envisioned last September. Coronavirus concerns nearly scotched any semblance of a traditional graduation; district and school officials initially crafted a “virtual” ceremony with no “in-person” component. But Gov. Phil Murphy’s recent Executive Orders allowing for larger outdoor gatherings than …

Cedar Crest College celebrated the Class of 2020 virtually this year by providing students with a message from President Elizabeth Meade, posting online pictures, and creating a website dedicated to the graduates. The website can be found by visiting: https://www.cedarcrest.edu/may9/index.shtm. Hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students graduated. Marissa Madson, of Somerset, graduated with a degree in Theatre. Ithaca College student Danielle …

Three township residents were among 46 Raritan Valley Community College Class of 2020 graduates who received academic awards this year. While the annual reception honoring the recipients was cancelled because of COVID-19, the accomplishments of these students were recognized as part of the College’s Commencement program. The township residents honored were: Manawwar Sayed Roshan in Business Management – MIS.Jomil London …