New Jersey Graduations

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Messenger-Gazette reporter Amanda Peterka provided commentary on the weapons suspect to Fox News on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Watch the video below. Watch the latest news video at video.foxnews.com BRANCHBURG — While the man charged with possessing a stash of weapons and military equipment stood at his arraignment in a Somerville courtroom on Tuesday, the public reaction ranged from being unfazed... Full story »

CARNEYS POINT TWP. — The Salem County Fire Academy recently graduated 15 new volunteer firefighters. The recruits recently completed a rigorous 165-hour course which spanned more than four months. The new volunteer firefighters took their oaths during a ceremony at Salem Community College’s Davidow Theatre on Wednesday night. Board of Chosen Freeholders Director Lee Ware and Assemblyman John Burzichelli... Full story »

Mansfield Township Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the first marking period of the 2009-10 school year. Principal’s List Grade 5 — Luciana Soares and Samuel Teets. Grade 6 — Dawn Cortright, Kasandra DiSessa, Nicole Duda, Curtis Knorr, Victoria Stabile, Tara Tierney and Justin Westley. Honor Roll Grade 4 — Christopher Auer, Dylan Barlow, Dominick Basciano, Alyssa Camporini,... Full story »

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, D-Hoboken, and U.S. Rep. Albio Sires, D-West New York, met yesterday with a contingent of students from the Jersey City public school district to discuss the young peoples' campaign to land President Barack Obama as their high school graduation speaker. Superintendent of Schools Charles Epps said having Obama at the graduation would mean a joint... Full story »

SCOTCH PLAINS — Jeffrey P. Mullen graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military... Full story »

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Seems like a strange idea for a school fundraiser, but Hoboken High School has partnered with All American Mattress to create a "sleeping showroom" in their gymnasium. The showroom will open on Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., and will benefit the Class of 2012.  Full story »

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TOMS RIVER -- A Salem County resident is among the 104 new New Jersey State Troopers who graduated from the state police's recruit training class. Carl Kite of Pennsville received his badge at the ceremony held at the Ritacco Center here Friday. Full story »

THE CHATHAM -- Under ominous skies, the 21st Annual Commencement Exercises for the seniors of Chatham High School (CHS) took place on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. The Class of 2009, consisting of 208 members, dressed in blue caps and gowns waited anxiously in the hallway of CHS for "Pomp and Circumstance" by Sir Edward Elgar to lead them in the... Full story »

Governor Livingston High School held its graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2009 at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, on the football field.  Full story »

SUMMIT -- The Summit High School Class of 2009 marched into graduation this year confident that this was their day. The sun was shining on Thursday, June 25, after 19 straight days of rain soaked the area.  Full story »

THE CHATHAMS -- Despite threatening skies, the administration, faculty members, friends and relatives and members of the Class of 2009 crossed their fingers and headed to their outdoor graduation from Chatham High School on Tuesday, June 23, 2009.  Full story »

Newark Mayor Cory Booker delivered the keynote address at the Sunday, June 14 commencement exercises for Newark Academy in Livingston. Local graduates at Newark Academy include Gregory Michael Holtzman of Berkeley Heights, who goes on to Lehigh University; Max Edward Jacobson of Berkeley Heights, Cum Laude, International Baccalaureate Diploma, goes on to Princeton University; Mary-Kate Duffy of Chatham goes on... Full story »

Young men and women who reside within the Independent Press coverage area have celebrated with classmates at college and university commencement ceremonies around the U.S. in spring 2009. Nicholas C. Stefans of Summit was among the students who received a degree at St. Lawrence University commencement on May 17, on the campus in Canton, New York. Nicholas graduated from Delbarton... Full story »