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Demarest NJ, Holy Angels’ golfers capped an exceptional season by earning the Academy’s first state title in this sport. Golfers who participated in the May 16 tournament at Raritan Valley Golf Course included senior Amelia Shen of Demarest; sophomores Sharanya Agarwal of West New York, Inha Jun of Edgewater, and Angelina Kim of Tenafly; and ninth grader Olivia Lee of Closter.
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Demarest NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of ALEJANDRO VELASQUEZ-MARTINEZ of Morristown, NJ for aggravated sexual assault on a minor. On May 12, 2023, following a four-day jury trial before the Honorable Nina Remson, J.S.C., in Bergen County Superior Court, VELASQUEZ-MARTINEZ was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child.
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Demarest NJ, Five devoted instrumental musicians from the Academy of the Holy Angels spent May 4 performing at the 39th Annual Young Musicians Concert. The event was held at Alice Tully Hall in New York City.
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Demarest NJ, STEM standouts from the Academy of the Holy Angels were recognized at a joint induction ceremony held on April 4. Angels who excel in the sciences were welcomed into the Science National Honor Society. Students who demonstrate excellence in mathematics are now members of Mu Alpha Theta.
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Demarest NJ, when a headline leaves you scratching your head, it’s time to check the facts. This tip was part of Holy Angels alumna Nora Neus’ savvy media literacy presentation at her alma mater.
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Demarest NJ, Game, set, and match: Erin Ha. This Tenafly teen just signed her letter of intent to play tennis for the Yale Bulldogs. Her February 17 signing ceremony was held at the Academy of the Holy Angels, where Ha is midway through her senior year. Those in attendance included teammates, classmates, and Ha’s parents Karen and David.
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Demarest NJ, Nina Sinatra, a 2008 graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels, recently addressed current Angels about her exciting career as a senior mechanical and materials engineer.
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Demarest NJ, instrumental musician Chloe Hahn of Cresskill has been named principal flutist for the Intermediate Region I Orchestra and second chair flutist for the Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
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Demarest NJ, some of the area’s most dedicated musicians study at the Academy of the Holy Angels. This month, several Academy instrumentalists were invited to showcase their transcendent talents in regional honors concerts.
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Demarest NJ, Expressive artists and creative wordsmiths from the Academy of the Holy Angels, including one middle school student, fared exceptionally well in the regional leg of the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. In total, Angels’ accolades include a nomination for an American Voices Award, 11 Gold Keys (9 in art, 2 in writing), 18 Silver Keys (12 in art, 6 in writing), and 27 Honorable Mentions (20 in art, 7 in writing).
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Demarest NJ, Caterina Cardamone is an Academy of the Holy Angels senior with a gift for being present when others need a helping hand.
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Demarest NJ, Elise Tao of Upper Saddle River is one of four New Jersey teens chosen to attend the 16th Annual Disney Dreamers Academy. She and 99 of her peers from across the country will attend this event (March 23-26) at Walt Disney World in Florida. Participants, who range in age from 13 through 19, will attend career workshops, interact with mentors, and learn how their dreams can ultimately change their lives.
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Demarest NJ, Teen fencers Rebecca Cho, Lavender Lee, and Jane Yu are demonstrating their skill in state, national, and international competition. This fall, these Academy of the Holy Angels Middle School eighth graders successfully competed at several events with the Top Fencing Club, where they work with Coaches Seoung-Woo Lee and Hwanhee (James) Lee.
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Demarest NJ, strong performances at the action-packed regional competition in Arlington, Virginia, netted five first place trophies for the Academy of the Holy Angels Dance Team. The December 10 United Dance Association DC Regional event was held at Bishop O’Connell High School, and drew multiple teams.
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Demarest NJ, Chapter 2150 of the Modern Music Masters National Honor Society has accepted 22 top-flight musicians from the Academy of the Holy Angels. The Tri-M induction, which was held December 2, recognized each new member’s musical accomplishments, scholarship, character, leadership, and service to others.
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