3 charged in alleged drug and counterfeiting scheme

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3 charged in alleged drug and counterfeiting scheme

PARSIPPANY — Three men have been charged in an alleged scheme after authorities said they brought a loaded handgun and counterfeit money to a $17,000 marijuana and cocaine transaction that turned out to be a sting in a Parsippany parking lot, according to an account in the Daily Record. Daniel Godfrey, 23, of East Orange, Shayne…

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Parsippany Town Council Agenda Meeting 09/15/2015

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Parsippany Town Council Agenda Meeting 09/15/2015

County College of Morris Hosts a Regional College Fair This Weekend

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County College of Morris Hosts a Regional College Fair This Weekend

More than 210 colleges and universities are expected to participate in the Morris County Regional College Fair to be hosted this Sunday, September 20, by the County College of Morris at its Randolph campus.

Students and parents interested in exploring higher education options can do so close to home at the College Fair, which will be held from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Representatives from colleges and universities from across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, New England, Virginia, Florida, West Virginia and other states will participate.

College and university representatives will be on site to share information about programs of study, support services, campus life, housing and tuition costs. For a list of participants, click here.

The fair is open to the public at no charge. The event takes place in the Student Community Center and the Health and Physical Education building on CCM’s Randolph Campus, 214 Center Grove Road. Visitors can park in Lots 5 – 9.

Be sure to stop by the CCM Admissions table, located in both buildings. In addition to providing degree program information, CCM will waive its $30 application fee on Sunday.

The regional fair is sponsored by the New Jersey Association of College Admission Counseling and Morris County high schools. For more information, call the CCM Admissions office at (973) 328-5100.

Staples hosts another “Small Business Showcase”

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Staples hosts another “Small Business Showcase”

PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany had a display table at “Staples Small Business Showcase” on Wednesday, September 9.

The Kiwanis Club provided membership information as well as flyers for their upcoming events to the customers of Staples.

Gina DiDomenico from the Morris County School of Technology had a table displaying brochures about the school and was there to speak about the various share, full time, adult programs the district offers and the application process.

Staples is located in the Arlington Shopping Center, 760 Route 46. Their store hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can reach them by calling (973) 541-0300.

“Staples Small Business Showcase” is a monthly feature for Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) members.  Member business and area non-profit groups can contact Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400 if they are interested in participating in this program.

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Gina DiDomenico representing the Morris County School of Technology at Staples

PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. PACC works with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. They promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.

Three Girl Scouts start “Silver Star Acting Camp”

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Three Girl Scouts start “Silver Star Acting Camp”

PARSIPPANY — Three Girl Scouts from Troop 701, Brittani, Jackie and Sarah started the Silver Star Acting Camp last year as their Silver Award Project. It was such a success, the girls ran the camp on their own this year.  Silver Star Acting Camp is a week-long camp held at the Parsippany–Troy Hills Lodge #2078 for children with disabilities.  

The children work on social skills while enjoying fun, interactive games and learning keyacting skills like facial expressions and stage presence. These skills also help them in their everyday life. Douglas Moroz, Exaulted Ruler of the Lodge, would like to thank Larry Eckel, PER; Peter Christofzik, Canio Margotta for volunteering their time so the camp could be held at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge #2078.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge #2078 is located at 230 Parsippany Road.

PHHS Vikings Football Team “Third Annual Gold Out” Game

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PHHS Vikings Football Team “Third Annual Gold Out” Game

PARSIPPANY — September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and the Parsippany Hills Vikings are once again doing their part to help support this important cause. On Friday, September 18, the Parsippany Hills varsity football team is joining forces with TEAMSean to host their Third Annual GOLD OUT Game to help bring awareness to this devastating disease.

Every day in the United States, an average of 46 children are diagnosed with cancer, and every day 7 children die from this disease. More needs to be done to find better treatments and a cure.

The varsity football team, coaches, cheerleaders, and marching band will all be wearing GOLD – the color of support for pediatric cancer – at Friday night’s game. Everyone in the stands is invited to join in and show their support as well by coming out and wearing gold to the game! TEAMSean will be on hand selling gold t-shirts, ribbons, bracelets, etc., so if you don’t have anything gold at home, you can get something at the game. Proceeds from all gold sales at the game will go directly to support pediatric cancer research.

Sean Ries, an eight-year old brain tumor warrior from Mt. Tabor who is the inspiration behind TEAMSean, will again join the Vikings on the field Friday night as their honorary Captain.

At this year’s game, the Viking Nation will also be honoring 10-month old Emma Wyman, daughter of lifetime Parsippany residents AJ and Lindsey Wyman, who is currently at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia receiving treatment for her recently diagnosed cancer.

This is a game you don’t want to miss. Come out and show your support for our State Champion Vikings, and do your part to help raise awareness for all of the children who so bravely battle this heartbreaking disease.

For more information and to donate, please click here.

Board of Adjustment members celebrate Harriet Jacobs birthday

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Board of Adjustment members celebrate Harriet Jacobs birthday
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary Harriet Jacobs and Chairman Robert Iracane celebrating Harriet’s birthday
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary Harriet Jacobs hugs Chairman Robert Iracane
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Former Councilman and Zoning Board member Jonathan Nelson welcomes Nancy Snyder to the Zoning Board of Adjustment

PARSIPPANY — At a recent Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, the members celebrated Secretary Harriet Jacobs birthday.

Jacobs first stated as the Secretary of the Board of Adjustment in 1984.  After a short leave from the Board, she returned in 1991 and has been serving the residents and businesses of Parsippany.

Happy Birthday Ms. Jacobs!

PHS Field Hockey Car Wash fundraiser

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PHS Field Hockey Car Wash fundraiser

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Girls Field Hockey team were washing cars on Saturday, September 12 to raise money for their team.  The money raised will be used to purchase additional equipment, the end of season banquet and food for travel games.

The Parsippany Redhawks field hockey team has an away non-conference game at Boonton on Friday, September 18 at 4:00 p.m.

Boonton High School is located at 306 Lathrop Avenue.

Letter to the editor: Upset patron with Troy Hills Shopping Center

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lettersDear Editor:

To all people who live in Parsippany and surrounding areas. I would like to make people aware of this situation I encountered.  Since I did not get any positive response from the management company I am informing the patrons not to shop in this strip mall.

On Tuesday, July 14 I had an appointment at Morristown Medical Cancer Center for a Chemo follow-up.

I was unable to drive the distance alone to the hospital so a friend helped me out.  Since we were having lunch at Applebee’s anyway,  I met her at the Applebee’s Restaurant on Route 46 at 8:30 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. appointment in Morristown. We were back to Applebee’s eating lunch by 11:15 a.m. Which the manager can verify.

After lunch we were walking to Michael’s and the Dollar Store only to find out my car is gone. I called the Parsippany Police only to find out the car was towed by Basking Ridge Towing Company to Martin Luther King Blvd in Morristown.  In order to get the car back I had to pay $160.00 in cash or check. (Which I didn’t have either) My friend paid it for me.

I could understand if the car was parked all day in the lot and didn’t patronize any of the stores, BUT that was not the case. There were many cars in the same area as mine as well.

I contacted the property management office in Maryland and explained the situation and they were to get back to me (after speaking with a woman who was on vacation) I made several attempts to speak with them and to no avail have an answer or a COURTESY call back to me.

Now it’s September and they did contact me and will not do anything about this.

I was so upset I contacted the Parsippany’s Mayor’s office and they directed me to write a letter to this newspaper.  I am a good standing Morris County citizen who has been shopping at this Troy Hills Shopping Center for over 25 years.  This incident which I feel I did nothing wrong has physically and mentally set me back.

I want people to know not to patronize this shopping center.  I will never again shop there.

Marie Delillo

Lake Hiawatha PTA is sponsoring a 3K Rainbow Run/Walk

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Lake Hiawatha PTA is sponsoring a 3K Rainbow Run/Walk

PARSIPPANY — The Lake Hiawatha PTA is sponsoring its first annual 3K Rainbow Run/Walk on Friday, September 25 at Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. and participants begin their journey at 6:00 p.m.

We are looking for additional community sponsors – names and logos will be prominently displayed on a banner during the event, which will be well attended by families throughout the community ($75.00 small logo, $100.00 medium logo and $150.00 for a large logo and table at event).

Please contact Bernadette Kopec at (973) 417-1741 or by emailing, or Tara Voto at (973) 223-8870) or by emailing. Deadline to participate is September 18.

Morris County Man Charged with Online Enticement of a Minor

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Morris County Man Charged with Online Enticement of a Minor

NEWARK – A Somerset County man who works as a high school teacher was charged today with soliciting a minor victim online to produce images of sexually explicit conduct in exchange for money, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

David N. Adams, 29, of Branchburg, was charged by complaint with one count of online enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity. He appeared this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Steven C. Mannion in Newark federal court. He was detained without bail; a bail hearing is scheduled for September 16, 2015.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:

From June 2014 through September 2014, Adams was a resident of Morris County and taught at Eisenhower Middle School in Roxbury, Morris County. During this time, he allegedly communicated with a 13-year-old victim who lived outside of New Jersey. Adams met the victim through an online gaming community and they communicated through text and video chats.

Adams allegedly offered to send payment to a child, identified in the complaint as “Minor Victim 1,” in exchange for sexually explicit images of the child, as well as live video chat sessions during which the victim engaged in sexually explicit conduct while defendant Adams watched and directed the victim’s actions. The victim did, in fact, send sexually explicit images to Adams and engage in sexually explicit conduct in live video chat sessions.

Adams is currently a teacher at Bridgewater-Raritan High School in Somerset County.

The charge of online enticement carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum potential penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine.

U.S. Attorney Fishman credited special agents with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Kevin Kelly in Newark; the Branchburg Police Department; and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office with the investigation leading to the charges.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Svetlana M. Eisenberg and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Erica D. Liu of the U.S. Attorney’s Office General Crimes Unit in Newark.

Parsippany Elks Offer Scholarships

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Parsippany Elks Offer Scholarships

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Elks Lodge No. 2078 is proud to announce that they will be awarding a $500 scholarship to seniors at each of the Parsippany high schools who plan on continuing their education at a four year college or university.

In addition, the top 3 male and female participants will have their entries forwarded on to the next level of competition. Those who score in the Top 20 in the nation will receive scholarships of at least $20,000 and culminate with a Leadership Weekend in Chicago in late April, 2015.

In order to quality, the senior must click here to fill out the application. After completion, they will need to download the application and forward it along with any relevant documentation to:

Bill Wall
Scholarship Chairman
Parsippany Elks Lodge No. 2078
230 Parsippany Road
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

The deadline for entry into this contest is December 4, 2015. They can be dropped off any time Monday through Friday after 2:00 p.m.

Please contact Bill Wall at (973) 879-9633 if you have any questions regarding this contest.

Retired Police Captain removes driver from accident on Route 46

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Retired Police Captain removes driver from accident on Route 46

PARSIPPANY — Retired Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Captain James Carifi assisted the driver of the vehicle involved in a crash at Route 46 and New Road, on Tuesday, September 15, according to police reports.

Mr. Carifi was traveling on Route 46, shortly after the incident occurred and stopped to help remove the driver to safety, until Parsippany Police Department and Parsippany Emergency Medical Services arrived.

“Parsippany has some great police officers. Any one of them would have reacted the same way if they had been in this situation,” said Retired Captain Carifi.

Mr. Frank Guiliana, 45, Lake Hiawatha was traveling east on Route 46 at 12:28 p.m. when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole and a traffic light. The crash impacted a handful of major roadways in the area, and sections of the New Road intersection was blocked off into the evening.

Mr. Guiliana was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital by Parsippany Emergency Medical Services.

Two Fairfield detectives also assisted at the scene until Patrol Sergeant A. Griffin, Patrol Officer R. Howell and Patrol Officer G. Bloete arrived.

Mr. Guiliana was driving a 2009 Chevy Tahoe which was towed from the scene by Eagle Towing.

Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District #5 personnel arrived on scene due to a small brush fire caused by the downed wires.

Repairs to the downed utility pole were completed on Spetember 16 prior to 5:00 a.m.

No summons were issued.

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The vehicle crashed into a utility pole and traffic light on Route 46 at New Road.

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Township appoints Sandman as Acting Clerk

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Township appoints Sandman as Acting Clerk

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council appointed the Parsippany’s Business Administrator Ellen Sandman as acting clerk on Tuesday Evening.

On Monday, Parsippany Focus received an auto reply email from Yancy Wazirmas, Parsippany’s clerk for the past three years.  The email stated that “Yancy Wazirmas is no longer employed by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. For further assistance, please call 973-263-4355.”

Wazirmas was hired on September 4, 2012 for a term of three years pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.

 

 

Brianna Kelley named to U.S. Army All-American Marching Band

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Brianna Kelley named to U.S. Army All-American Marching Band

briannakelley1PARSIPPANY — The 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Tour will visit Parsippany High School on Tuesday, September 22 at 5:00 p.m. to honor Brianna Kelley before her fellow band members, classmates, fans and family during a special recognition event.                                                          

The U.S. Army All-American Marching Band performs at halftime of the nationally-broadcasted U.S. Army All-American Bowl. By becoming a U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Member, these students join an elite group. Only 125 high school band members among the millions in the United States are selected each year. Band members are chosen not just because they excel in music, but because they possess some of the same skills as our Army Soldiers – skills such as versatility and agility. 

Brianna Kelley, Color Guard, is recognized as a member of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band and will receive her honorary jacket in front of family, friends, fellow band members and classmates.

The honor will take place at Parsippany High School, 309 Baldwin Road.

Army recruiters will be onsite to demonstrate GoArmy EDGE, a free app that provides football coaches and players with an interactive virtual training experience designed to improve team performance through safer, more effective and efficient player practice capabilities that help reduce potential player injuries. GoArmy EDGE is a product of the Army’s leading STEM innovation, designed to bring football plays to life through unprecedented detail and customization, real-time 3D play mapping, precision player movements and sharable content. The app is available on iTunes App Store, Google Play and GoArmyEDGE.com.

The 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl will be televised live on NBC from the Alamodome on Saturday, January 9, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. 

For the past 16 years, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been the nation’s premier high school football game, serving as the preeminent launching pad for America’s future college and NFL stars. Andrew Luck, Odell Beckham Jr. and Jamaal Charles made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans.  The 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl drew a crowd of 35,687 to the Alamodome, and was the most-watched sporting event on television over the weekend, excluding the NFL playoffs.  All American Games is the owner and producer of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related events. 

Mild, dry weather expected all week in N.J.

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Mild, dry weather expected all week in N.J.

There won’t be much variety to the weather in New Jersey this week. Expect warm, sunny days and clear, dry evenings, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are only in the low 50s as of 6:45 a.m. but will climb into the low 80s by mid-afternoon. For beachgoers, there is only a low risk of…

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New Monument dedication at St. Christopher Church

Frank L. Cahill
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New Monument dedication at St. Christopher Church

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Knights of Columbus – Council 3680 dedicated a New Monument and Setting to the people of Parsippany. Grand Knight Frank Palmieri officiated the dedication of this new Memorial which is located on the grounds of Saint Christopher Church.  The Master of ceremonies was Past Grand Knight Stephen J. Roman Sr., the Chairperson of this project.

The new monument is simply dedicated as a “MEMORIAL TO THE UNBORN.”

This new Memorial is six feet wide by 16 feet long, it is made of large wooden beams, and is a two tiered effect. The main part of the memorial is a beautiful Pink Granite Monument, engraved on the front of the marker is an image of the Blessed Mother, her arms outstretched seeking children who are fleeing to her protection, in the center of the stone are the simple words, “Memorial to the Unborn.” To the left of the inscription is a Cross of Jesus, and kneeling next to the cross is a kneeling, praying angel…When asked what the Angel was symbolic of, Roman stated “It is symbolic of the Angel who flies the souls of the Unborn Children to spend eternity in Paradise with Jesus Christ!”

The larger portion of the monument is covered with white Montana Marble chips that have a pink hue running thru them. There are a number of trees and shrubs on the Memorial, as well as a kneeling stone covered in foam for comfort. There is a walk way to the memorial made in the shape of a cross, and a concrete bench and birdbath for those who might like to sit and meditate at the Memorial.

The Memorial is a project of the Parsippany Knights of Columbus, the Parsippany Columbiettes and the Catholic War Veterans Parsippany Post 1967. The project was built by a local man, Garnet McHugh, he spent countless hours designing, cutting and assembling this beautiful memorial.

The Dedication and Blessing was given by Father Joseph Buffardi, Pastor of Saint Christopher Church, in attendance at the event was the head of the Knights of Columbus in New Jersey, State Deputy Bruce Demolli, the District Deputy John Walsh  as well as other dignitaries.

Mr. Roman stated during his remarks that the Knights of Columbus are committed to being a family organization committed to all life at any stage, but we want to remember the countless babies who were not born because of miscarriages, accidents, illness other misfortunes and abortion…We have built this beautiful memorial for those who may have suffered a loss and for them to know that the Knights of Columbus will always pray to GOD asking him to give those families his support until we are all re-united with HIM in Heaven.

Happening now: Car accident on Route 46 at New Road

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Happening now: Car accident on Route 46 at New Road

newroad3PARSIPPANY — One car crashed into a utility pole at the intersection on Route 46 (east) and New Road. Heavy traffic in the area.

Reports of electricity out in the area. Residents on Larkspur Drive have no power. Kmart in the Arlington Shopping Plaza has no power, and customers are not allowed to enter store.  Other businesses and residents in the area are reporting the same.

Route 46 East Ramp onto New Road is open. However, you can only head south (towards Route 280 and Wawa). No vehicles can make a left turn onto New Rd northbound.

Route 46 West off ramps by New Road are open. However, no vehicles can access New Road southbound. You must take Old Bloomfield Avenue either East or West depending on the off ramp you take.

Traffic taking Route 46 West and needing to go to New Road southbound or Route 280 area should take Route 46 West to Baldwin Road. Take the off ramp and make a left onto Baldwin Road and then another left onto Route 46 East.

Traffic on Old Bloomfield Avenue (westbound) attempting to get to Route 46 West should continue to the next intersection and make a right onto Changebridge Road which will take you to Route 46 West.

New Road northbound is open, however you cannot cross Route 46. All traffic is diverted eastbound at the intersection of Route 46 and New Road.

Route 46 East and West are both open.

Detours can change at anytime as they repair the damage so please avoid the area.

Utility Crews estimate that repairs could take until midnight tonight.

Parsippany Focus will update articles when additional details become available.

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9/11 Victims remembered at Morris County Memorial in Parsippany

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9/11 Victims remembered at Morris County Memorial in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — On a windy day with gusts too strong to light memorial candles, dignitaries and residents attended the 14th Anniversary of that fateful day with a Remembrance Service and Candle Vigil.

Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen began the service with the Pledge of Allegiance with the Morris Choral Society singing the National Anthem.  The Reverend Joseph Ford of the Bethel A.M.E Church in Morristown provided the Invocation.

After Shreya Durbha and Shefali Das, students at the Morris County School of Technology, led a rendition of ‘God Bless America,’ Freeholder Doug Cabana, the last remaining current Freeholder who was serving in 2001, began the service with solemn opening remarks.

James Michael Gannon, global head of security for Novartis, who has worked on FBI anti-terrorism task forces was the main speaker of the event. Freeholders David Scapicchio and Hank Lyon read the names of the 64 Morris County Victims.

IMG_0040Mayors from several Morris County Municipalities attended including Frank Druetzler from Morris Plains, Ronald F. Francioli from Hanover, Joseph Pannullo from East Hanover, as well as several others.

Sheriff Ed Rochford and Prosecutor Fredric Knapp paid their respects as as did Parsippany Councilman Mike dePierro, former Parsippany Councilman Jonathan Nelson, Parsippany Chief of Police Paul Philipps and members of Parsippany Fire districts and Rescue and Recovery. Senator Bucco and Assemblyman Bucco attended as well.

Parsippany High School performs in Miss America Pageant Parade

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Parsippany High School performs in Miss America Pageant Parade

ATLANTIC CITY — A wet and windy day with strong gusts coming off the rough Atlantic surf did not stop the brave Parsippany High School Marching Band, Color Guard and Cheerleading squad from performing a nearly three mile march along the historic Atlantic City boardwalk.

Despite the weather, the annual Miss America parade, with this year’s ‘show us your shoes’ theme carried on in front of a small, but enthusiastic crowd lining the boardwalk.

Marching and performing in between past and future Miss Americas, the entire PHS squad showed determination by the look in their in their eyes while at the same time having fun by their broad smiles.

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According to the Miss America Website,

“Miss America represents the highest ideals. She is a real combination of beauty, grace, and intelligence, artistic and refined. She is a type which the American Girl might well emulate.”

Those words were spoken by Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce President Frederick Hickman more than 75 years ago, and they still ring true today. Miss America is a role model to young and old alike, and a spokesperson, using her title to educate millions of Americans on an issue of importance to herself and society at large.

Over the years, Miss America has been intent on making a difference in people’s lives through her charitable and community endeavors. Jean Bartel, Miss America 1943, went so far as to use her celebrity in the war effort. She was credited with selling more Series E war bonds than anyone else in the United States – $2.5 million worth of them. While Kate Shindle, Miss America 1998, spent her year of service addressing groups and meeting with federal, state and local public officials on behalf of the HIV/AIDS cause. She even presided over sessions regarding women and AIDS at the 12th World AIDS Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

Today, Miss America travels approximately 20,000 miles a month, changing her location every 18 to 36 hours. She tours the nation reaching out to support her ideals, committed to helping others. Miss America is more than just a title. She is a woman who reflects a tradition of style, sophistication and service.

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