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GROWING A GARDEN WITH AT& T… The AT& T Cares Program has awarded a grant to Sandra Cepparulo, an AT& T employee and Brunner Elementary School parent and to Bernadette Hoyer, PreKindergarten teacher at Brunner School, to help maintain and expand the school’s Children’s Garden. Mrs. Cepparulo has supported and worked with Mrs. Hoyer on the garden project for two years. The grant money was used to purchase curriculum materials, garden tools and plants for this year’s Garden Work Day. Two attractive signs that now identify the garden were made as part of the AT& T Cares Program. With the aid of parent volunteers, all of the children in the Preschool Disabled, PreKindergarten TIP TOP, PreKindergarten Title 1 and Kindergarten classes were able to enjoy handson experiences in the garden. Pictured, left to right, are: Mrs. Cepparulo, Jason Cepparulo and Mrs. Hoyer display the sign made through the AT& T Cares Program for the school’s garden. Katherine O’Connor Participates

In Girls Career Institute

FANWOOD – Katherine M. O’Connor, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O’Connor of Fanwood, was selected by the Woman’s Club of Fanwood to participate in the 54th Annual Girls Career Institute (GCI), sponsored each year by The New Jersey Federation of Woman’s Clubs.

The event, which was held at Douglas College, provides training in good citizenship, encourages awareness of political and social problems and urges the delegates to consider their role in coming decades. Girls finishing their junior year in high school are eligible.

The GCI gives the young ladies a taste of college life, living in a dormitory, eating in a cafeteria, meeting delegates from all over the state and taking respon sibility in scheduling their free time. The

experience also provides the opportunity to learn of career options available to young women.

Katherine is involved in the school music program, especially Wind Ensemble, where she plays the flute. She also performs in the Marching Band, Repertory Theatre, Chorus, and Las Cantadores, and the woman’s local ensemble.

She has attended the Student Leadership Conference, was inducted into the French Honor Society and has participated in the National Science League Competition in chemistry.

Outside of the school, Katherine is a volunteer Sunday School Teacher and has worked as a swimming instructor at the FanwoodScotch Plains YMCA.

The committee, chaired by Marguerite Jahnsen, selected Katherine for her outstanding academic record and her many contributions to the community.

Joanna E. Garibaldi Earns Spring Dean’s List Standing

SCOTCH PLAINS – The University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa. has announced that Scotch Plains resident Joanna E. Garibaldi has been named to its Dean’s List for the 2000 spring semester.

Westfield Graduates Named at Boston Univ.

WESTFIELD – Boston University in Boston, Mass. recently awarded degrees to Westfield residents Stephen J. Cunningham and Wendy L. Jebens.

Stephen earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications. Wendy received a Master of Social Work in Social Wor k.

Jennifer Jimenez Named To Dean’s List for Spring

FANWOOD – New Jersey City University in Jersey City revealed that Jennifer Jimenez of Fanwood has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2000 spring semester.

University of Rochester Posts Milanette Graduation

WESTFIELD – The University of Rochester in Rochester, N. Y., has announced that Terry Milanette of Westfield has earned a bachelor’s degree in biologygeology.

Terry is a graduate of Westfield High School.

KENT PLACE GRADUATES… Nitu Patel and Lauren Bouffard of Scotch Plains and Ashley Pinakiewicz and Miriam Habeeb of Westfield were among the 52 young women who were graduated from Kent Place School in Summit on June 3. Pictured, left to right, are: Nitu, Lauren, Ashley and Miriam.

Union County VoTech Courses Remain Available

SCOTCH PLAINS – Spaces are still available for full and parttime, day and evening courses at Union County VocationalTechnical Schools in Scotch Plains.

The fall semester will get underway with the opening of the VocationalTechnical High School on Wednesday, September 6. The Adult Evening Division’s classes begin on Monday, September 18.

Director of Curriculum and Instruction Patrick Mauro pointed out that the Day sessions provide technical, occupational and high skills training in a variety of occupational areas.

The Automotive Technology Program is certified by Automotive Service Excellence. The Culinary Program offers students a comprehensive chef training program coupled with a national food handling/ sanitation certification offered by the National Restaurant Association.

The Air Conditioning, Heat and Refrigeration Technology Program is certified by the American Refrigeration Institute. The Computer Aided Drafting and Design Program teaches pupils to use AutoCAD 2000 as part of their curriculum and the program is nationally certified by the American Design Drafting Association.

The Electromechanical Technology Program, as well as the other school programs, boasts free placement for graduates. The course offers students the CTech/ Lucent cabling certification and, anticipated for the 20002001 school year, a certification as a CISCO Network Associate.

The Telecommunications Technology (TEC2000) program utilizes Bell Atlantic (Verizon) curriculum and teaches students to understand telephone operations while preparing them to install, troubleshoot and diagnose faults in modern telephone systems.

Most of the daytime program offerings are open to adults and high school pupils. High school students wishing to

attend VoTech also attend their high school on a halfday, sharetime basis.

The adult programs are all certified by the Veterans Administration (VAGI Bill), JTPA, TRA and Workforce Development programs. Federal Financial Aid and Stafford student loans are available to students who qualify.

Assistant Principal of Adult Education Robert Glowacky revealed that new offerings have been added to the Adult Evening Session. These courses include Adult Cosmetology from 12 to 6: 30 p. m., expanded Auto Technology classes with New Jersey certification programs in Emissions Diagnosis and Repair, Emissions Technician Education Program, New Jersey Inspector Training and the New Jersey Specific Informational Course, all meeting from 6: 30 to 9 p. m.

Various licensing preparation courses are also slated, such as Barbering for the New Jersey Cosmetology/ Hairstyling License; Cosmetology; Manicuring/ Nail Technology/ Black Seal Boilers; WasteWater Management Technology.

The Adult Evening Division also offers introduction courses in Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Windows 9598. A Computer Repair course is also offered.

Day session registration is held daily from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. in West Hall on the VoTech Campus, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. For more details, please call the Admissions Office at (908) 8892999.

Registration for Adult Evening courses will be held from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. on August 28, 29, 30, 31, and September 1, and again from 6: 30 to 8 p. m. on September 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, and 14.

Registration may also be completed via fax or email. The school’s Adult Education Bulletin contains full details.

To be placed on the mailing list or to obtain additional information, please call the Adult Education Office at (908) 8892914 or (908) 8892922.

University of North Dakota Pupil Steve Dennis Returns

As Resident Assistant

Ryan Stotler Graduates Villanova University

WESTFIELD – Villanova University has announced that Ryan Stotler, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Stotler of Westfield, graduated from Villanova University on May 14. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Business.

A 1996 graduate of Westfield High School, Ryan has accepted a position with Anderson Consulting L. L. P. in their technology group as a computer programmer. He will begin in September working out of their office in Philadelphia. WESTFIELD – Steve Dennis, the

son of Mr. and Mrs. George Dennis of Westfield, will return as a Resident Assistant (RA) for the 200001 academic year at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N. D.

An aviation major, Steve has held the position of RA since August of 1999, serving in West Hall.

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