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Demarest NJ, Surrealist Gian Lee of Englewood Cliffs is building an impressive collection of awards for her art, including first place accolades in both the American Art Awards and the Congressional Art Awards in District 9.
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Demarest NJ, The Academy of Holy Angels community hosted a memorable Feast Day celebration in honor of the Academy’s 142nd anniversary. Bishop Michael Saporito presided at the October 1 Liturgy, where he commissioned several new Eucharistic Ministers. He also provided a special blessing for the new AHA Middle School, which opened to Grades 6-8 on September 10.
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Demarest NJ, Teen environmentalist Ellie Sawyer is doing her part to restore New Jersey’s Barnegat Bay. In 2015, this Weehawken resident got involved with Reclam the Bay at the suggestion of her aunt and a family friend. Sawyer’s continuing involvement is a positive indicator of a perfect fit.
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Demarest NJ, Holly Foothorap has a new appreciation for the value of a plastic bottle. During a 10-day service trip to the Dominican Republic, this Academy of the Holy Angels senior repurposed these ubiquitous recyclables to construct a durable home for a local family.
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Demarest NJ, Music is a vital part of life for cellist Cecilia Yun, who recently earned a seat in the 2021-22 All-State Orchestra.
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Demarest NJ, This summer’s Universal Dance Association Camp provided an exciting jump-start for the Academy of the Holy Angels dance teams’ 2021-22 season. Notably, this was the first event for the brand new AHA Middle School Dance Team, whose members attended the Pennsylvania-based event with the renowned varsity and junior varsity teams.
AHA Head Dance Coach Jenny Sweet noted that each dancer learned two evaluation routines and took four master classes from professionals in the dance industry. In addition, participants took part in team-building classes and activities.
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Demarest NJ, skill and sportsmanship fueled the Academy of the Holy Angels’ success at this summer’s virtual Harvard China Model United Nations Conference. The Academy’s delegates to this international event drew several honors and demonstrated leadership, mentorship, expertise, and diplomacy.
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Demarest NJ, moved by the loss of her infant sister, Erin Choi decided to use her knitting skills to craft hats for babies who require a stay in intensive care. This summer, the 2021 Academy of the Holy Angels graduate presented the Valley Hospital with 40 hats made by Choi and her club, Knitting for a Kause.
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Demarest NJ, Allison Bart, a 2021 graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels, has received the Angel Award, the most prestigious honor an AHA varsity athlete can attain. Bart’s honor, which includes a $1,500 scholarship, was announced at the Parents’ Athletic Association’s virtual spring sports recognition event on June 15. This Upper Saddle River resident was honored for her contributions to the varsity basketball, soccer, and softball teams and for her exceptional dedication, spirit, and leadership.
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Demarest NJ, Angels for Veterans Moderator Angela Kunz and group member Reilly Guy ensured that veterans who are interred at the Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery & Mausoleum would be remembered on Memorial Day. These Academy of the Holy Angels volunteers worked with the Fair Lawn Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to place an American flag on every veteran’s grave.
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Demarest NJ, just weeks after reclaiming their national title, four varsity dancers from the Academy of the Holy Angels’ Class of 2021 became members of some the nation’s best collegiate dance teams. This year’s recruits are Carmela Alessio of Belleville, University of Central Florida; Tamara Kim of Demarest, Vanderbilt; Giselle Martin of Bergenfield, Rutgers University; and Valeria Pernicone of New Milford, Villanova. A signing ceremony was held at AHA on May 26.
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Demarest NJ, a team of students and teachers from the Academy of the Holy Angels spent a beautiful May Saturday helping Hackensack Riverkeepers tidy Kenneth B. George Park in River Edge.
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Demarest NJ, this spring, the Regina Angelorum Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 84 of the Academy of the Holy Angels’ top scholars from the junior and senior classes. NHS Moderator and AHA science teacher Sharon Jureller organized the May 20 induction ceremony, which was led by NHS Chapter President Valentina Zazzali and Vice President JaeMin Chu.
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Demarest NJ, Students from the Academy of the Holy Angels volunteered their time to help the Community FoodBank of New Jersey present this spring’s Global Youth Service Day and Teen Hunger Forum. Teens from across New Jersey, including several Angels, attended both virtual events, which included discussions of hunger in our communities and ways to help. AHA’s participation was coordinated by Campus Minister Maryanne Miloscia.
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Demarest NJ, in June 2020, Academy of the Holy Angels junior Hannah Kim established 5/15 Collection, a custom clothing business with a social conscience. The Cresskill teen uses her venture to raise awareness for various causes, and donates a portion of her proceeds to support positive change.
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