NEWS

NHS Alumnus Fred Williamson (NHS '60) is being published!
The Pumpkin Plant That Almost Ate Our School will be released in January 2009. Fred penned this lyrical children's book based on a true event from his years working at Sterck School. At the request of teacher, Nancy Weaver, Fred planted a single seed at the end of the school year. Ms. Weaver intended to show her class how a small seed could develop into something larger -- and it certainly did! After writing the book Fred showed his poetry to a deaf friend he had met through Sterck and illustrations soon followed. Fred hopes to make a donation to Penn State University in memory of Nancy Weaver with some of the proceeds.

NHS's own Marathon Man
Stephen Chopko, 2008 Graduate of NHS, achieves perfection -- 12 years of perfect attendance! See the News Journal article here.

The Beach Bunch (click for photo)

A large contingent of NHS Alumni in the downstate/ beach area from Milford to Ocean Pines, MD gathers regularly. Since October 2007, NHS BEACH BUNCH has grown from 12 people (spouses included) to 60 (that's people, not ages, folks!)

Meeting at Jake’s on Route 1 between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, the membership covers graduating classes from 1948 through 1965 (as of this date). They plan to meet for lunch four or five times each year. For further information, e-mail Kay Golt Lindell, NHS ’57, or call her at (410) 208-1845

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UPDATED - Winners of the 2008 Alumni Scholarship Program

Scott H. Shinton wins the NHS Alumni Scholarship. He is a 4th generation NHS graduate. Scott held class executive offices all four years at NHS, and is a state, regional and nationally ranked swimmer, serving as captain of the NHS swim team this year and holds various World Scholar-Athlete Games records. He participates in various regional theaters and has received awards for his photography and ceramics. He will attend Yale University in the fall and major in architecture.

Meghann M. Barber wins the NHS Alumni Scholarship Second Place award, provided by the generosity of the classes of '66-'68. She also has been involved in student government. Meghann's main activities were marching band, cheerleading and Spanish National Honor Society. Meghann will attend Lehigh University in the fall.

Shawn Thomas Patterson, Jr. is the winner of the Anne Richards Maclary Munyan Scholarship. Shawn also participates in Student Government and serves as Class President in his Senior year. This is his second year as Buzz, the school mascot. He is in Honor Society and Math League. Shawn attended both the National Youth Leadership Conference and the Governor's School of Excellence and has done an amazing number of volunteer hours at Wilson Elementary School. Shawn will attend Brown University in the fall.

Graduating in 2009? Scholarship applications have increased, and are awarded in May. If you're planning for next year, the application deadline is on or about March 15th. Students should contact their guidance counselor for more information.

Having a reunion? Consider adding $1 to your ticket price to donate a gift to the NHS Alumni Association in honor of your class.

Bridge-To-Employment

Newark High's Bridge-To-Employment (BTE) program is a special life-skills and academic achievement program for students facing difficult challenges.  Services are provided before, during and after school, as well as during the summer months.  But more importantly, BTE involvement has improved the academic performance of participants, and thus improved their chances of graduating from high school.  Please contact Ms. Parker-Henry at (302) 378-7251 if you are interested in becoming a BTE volunteer or mentor.