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Community members participate in BAPS Blood donation drive
PARSIPPANY — The spirit of giving takes many forms and should pervade all year round. This was a common sentiment as individuals gathered at the BAPS Charities Blood Donation Drive on Sunday, May 31.
A staggering rise in the number of individuals requiring blood and an existing shortage of it coupled with recent natural calamities has escalated the need for donors now more than ever before. According to the American Red Cross, currently only 3 out of every 100 people in America donate blood but this falls short of the more than 38,000 donations that are needed daily.
Recognizing this need, BAPS Charities organized its 7th annual blood drive with this year’s drive in partnership with the Red cross and other blood banks nationwide. Often commended as the “gift of life,” blood donation is a great way for individuals to give back to their communities. BAPS Charities sincerely believes in this cause and actively organizes blood donation drives for the benefit of one and all. Just one unit of blood can save up to three lives!
At the blood drive held in Parsippany, over 30 donated nearly 27 pints of blood and gained satisfaction of possibly saving someone’s life.
“You have to donate. If you don’t think of it as helping someone, think of it as ensuring a future supply for you and your loved ones. What if you were to need blood tomorrow? Wouldn’t you be thankful that someone had donated theirs?” Dr. Hiren Makwana, a long time blood donor from the area said. “BAPS Charities is doing a tremendous service by organizing these drives and encouraging people to donate.”
Many like Dr. Hiren Makwana at BAPS Charities consider blood donation their duty rather than an optional choice.
“The fate between life and death of millions in the U.S. depends upon blood availability, and if BAPS Charities can inspire even one more individual to donate blood then these drives can be considered an incredible success,” said Tejas Patel, a BAPS Charities spokesperson.
In the last 5 years BAPS Charities Blood Drives were organized at 113 centers collecting over 5000 pints of blood helping to save up to 15000 lives. This year too, BAPS Charities will continue their commitment to helping save lives by organizing blood drives across the nation.
BAPS Charities has treated over 2 million patients worldwide. Through various activities such as, health fairs, bone marrow and blood drives, nationwide walkathons, and disaster relief operations, BAPS Charities sincerely serves the world by caring for individuals, families, and communities.
About BAPS Charities
BAPS Charities is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit international charity organization committed to sincerely serving the world by caring for individuals, families, and communities. It is affiliated with BAPS as an independent charity and social services arm. The 55,000 BAPS volunteers networked in over 3,300 centers around the world provide over 12 million volunteer-hours of service annually.
Among social service charities, BAPS Charities is a well-respected and trusted name. It has amassed over 50 years of firsthand experience in initiating, managing, and sustaining 160 humanitarian operations throughout the world in such diverse fields as: medical services, environmental services, community services, tribal services, and disaster relief services.
For additional information on BAPS Charities and its international and local philanthropic activities, click here.
Anna Rose Detaranto passed away
PARSIPPANY — Anna Rose Detaranto, 86, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 4, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, following a long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
Born and raised in Boonton, she had been a resident of Parsippany for over 55 years, living briefly in Cedar Knolls, followed by 6 years in Denville at Franciscan Oaks retirement community.
Anna had relocated to the Desoto Palms Assisted Living Community in Sarasota, Florida in March.
Born on September 4, 1928, the daughter of Salvatore and Stefanina (Perrotta) Cerbo, sister of the late Filomena Cerbo, the late Rocco A. Cerbo, and Nicolas J. Cerbo,.
Anna married Joseph R. Detaranto, Jr. of Morristown on June 5, 1948.
Loving mother of five, and devoted wife of 60 years, Anna was predeceased by Joseph on May 6, 2009.
Survivors include brother, Nicolas Cerbo of Parsippany; five children, Joe Detaranto of Rockaway, Nina Martinelli of Sarasota, FL, Frank Detaranto (Peggy) of Sterling, VA, Mary Rose Younghouse, and Stephanie Eckert; nine grandchildren, Steve and Mark Younghouse, Nicole, Laura and Dan Martinelli, Tina and Michael Detaranto, Kevin and Julia Eckert; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Evelyn, Liliana and Giada Younghouse; and Maureen Detaranto and Frank Martinelli, her “forever” daughter-in-law and son-in law.
Anna was a graduate of Boonton High School and attended The College of St. Elizabeth. A dedicated homemaker, she was also active in the PTA and Golden Age Society. Anna worked part-time in her family’s business and enjoyed her volunteer time at Cheshire House in Madison. Her warm and loving nature earned her the name “mom” from many of her children’s friends. Her natural, subtle sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew her.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, June 12, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at S.J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service, 60 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 13, 9:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Boonton.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Click here to make a donation).
Give Blood at Community Blood Services in Honor of World Blood Donor Day
Community Blood Services is encouraging all eligible donors to donate blood to help save lives in their community in recognition of World Blood Donor Day, which will be celebrated this year by countries around the world on Sunday, June 14.
“Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, yet a very small percentage of those who are eligible to give actually donate on an annual basis,” said Karen Ferriday, community affairs director at Community Blood Services. She said Community Blood Services hopes to raise awareness about the need to donate during the upcoming summer months and to thank its volunteer donors for their life-giving donations.
World Blood Donor Day comes at an important time each year. During the summer months, the nation’s blood supply is strained due to fewer donations because of increased vacation schedules and other seasonal distractions. World Blood Donor Day reminds people around the world to donate and enables them to help make an impact in ensuring an adequate blood supply during this time of year.
Donors who help the blood center celebrate by giving the gift of life during the week of June 8 through June 14 will be able to wear a colorful limited-edition Nexcare bandage as their badge of honor for making a difference to patients in their community. Ferriday is asking that donors consider making an automated blood donation during which they can donate multiple products and help save even more patients in one sitting.
Call (201) 251-3703 or click here to learn more about the “Divide and Multiply” automated donation program, for hours/locations of our Paramus, Lincoln Park, Montvale and Parsippany donor centers in New Jersey or a mobile blood drive, and to schedule your next donation appointment.
Community Blood Services, whose headquarters is in Montvale, has been serving the community for more than 60 years. The not-for-profit organization provides blood and blood products for patients in 20-plus hospitals, including HackensackUMC, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System in Paterson/Wayne, The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood and Atlantic Health System hospitals in New Jersey and Orange Regional Medical Center in New York.
Relay for Life raises almost $70,000 for American Cancer Society
RANDOLPH — 43 teams and 314 participants have raised $68,621.38 for Relay for Life of Central Morris County. In the fight against cancer, silence is the last thing we need. This year, Relay for Life was held at Community College of Morris on Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 7.
Saint Clare’s Health Systems was a Gold sponsor and Western Pest Services was a Bronze sponsor.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement symbolizes hope and our shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. If cancer has touched your life, participating in Relay For Life of Central Morris County encompassing Parsippany, Denville, Dover, Mt. Lakes, Randolph, Rockaway Borough, and Rockaway Township is a great way to take action and help finish the fight. This is your opportunity to honor cancer survivors, remember those we have lost, and raise funds and awareness to fight back and help end cancer forever.
At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds raised truly make a difference in the fight against cancer just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year!
Relay For Life teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park, or fairground. Relay for Life Central Morris County is 14 hours long because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times.
The Luminaria Ceremony occurs at every Relay For Life event. As the sun sets, luminaria lining the track light up the night. A hush falls over the crowd that had been overflowing with celebration. Relay For Life participants, survivors, and caregivers then gather to remember loved ones lost to cancer and to honor those whose fight continues.
Karen DeChristopher explained “The Empty Table.” She said “We call your attention to the small table that occupies a place of dignity and honor. It is set for one, symbolizing the fact that some of our loved ones are missing from this gathering. They have been diagnosed with cancer, and they are some of the names and faces behind luminaries.
The chair is empty. Many of those who fought the battle with cancer are no longer with us, but rather than mourning their loss, we choose to celebrate their life.
These people are unable to be with their loved ones and families now, so let us join together to recognize and honor them, and to bear witness to their struggle and their memory.
The table is small, symbolizing the frailty of a single patient, sometimes alone in the fight against his or her disease.
The tablecloth is white, symbolic of the medical profession: doctors, nurses, and researchers who help fight the battle for life.
The single rose in the vase signifies the enduring love of their families and friends and the strength of a patients’ will to fight the disease that ultimately claimed many of them.
The pink ribbon on the vase represents the ribbons worn on the lapels of millions who support a continued search for a cure not only for breast cancer, but for other cancers as well — cancers that are expected to kill over half a million people in the United States this year.
A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of the bitter battle against a deadly disease, a battle fought by more than 1.3 million new patients each year.
The salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless tears of personal anguish shed by the patient and those shed by family members and friends who have lost a loved one.
The glass is inverted in memory of those people who are not here to join our celebration of successes.
But, the lantern represents the light of hope that lives in the hearts of all of us — hope represented by cancer survivors and the hope for a cure discovered as a result of the detailed work of the medical profession made able through funds generated through events such as Relay For Life.”
It’s not too late to donate. Click here to make your donation to the Relay For Life Central Morris team.
Lake Parsippany holds open house and giant flea market
PARSIPPANY — Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association (LPPOA) held its annual open house and giant flea market on Saturday, June 6.
The day was full of events including dragon boat, swimming, face painting, food, playing in the sand, live music and a flea market offering many items. Lake Parsippany Fire Department, CERT, R.A.C.E.S., Rescue and Recovery, Parsippany Police Department and many organizations were present educating residents, and distributing literature.
You can join the LPPOA Ladies Club for fun and community involvement. Interested individuals should contact Diane at (973) 887-1268. The fishing club meets once a month and holds fishing contests during the season.Thru their Trout Stocking Program, they host a “Stocking Day” event where the lake is stocked with trout one week before the season opens. Young anglers get the oportunity to learn about our program and release trout into the lake. Interested in joining the fishing club call Winnie Marone at (973) 887-3087.
Lake Parsippany is a private lake community quietly nestled in the center of Parsippany-Troy Hills, in Morris County,NJ. This 168 acre lake and grounds is fully funded and maintained by membership fees and member volunteers. We receive no State, County or Township funding. Our Community welcomes everyone to join our association, regardles of where you live and enjoy a piece of the lake.
The Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association members maintain and manage all operations of the lake throughout the year. The membership preserves this beautiful natural resource through its fees and through active volunteer participation in the community.
Membership is required to participate in its many activities that include fishing in a trout stocked lake, sailing, swimming, sunbathing, competitive sports, concerts, dances, family fun nights and much more.
Membership in the Association is not limited to Lake Parsippany Property Owners. Renters and residents from outside of the Lake Parsippany area are also welcome to join. The Association is a not for profit organization.
In addition to all of the activities available with membership, the Association also supports various Clubs and Committees.
For more information on Lake Parsippany, click here.
PHHS Project Graduation holds car wash fundraiser
PARSIPPANY — Students from Parsippany Hills High School were at the IHOP on Saturday, June 6 washing cars to raise funds for Project Graduation.
The seniors participating were Jeevat Chhatwal, Jeeba Thomas, Isabela Manzano, Ambar Herrera, Nicholas Lopez, Anthony Kfoury, Talia Antonacci, Madeline Sanchez, Xavier La Rosa and Curtis Curlo.
Nicholas Lopez a student at PHHS and an employee at IHOP, arranged the fundraiser with IHOP owner Mo Abdelhadi.
The students charged $5.00 for each car wash, and IHOP gave each participant a $5.00 gift certificate to be used at the Parsippany location.
IHOP Parsippany has been involved with many community fundraisers.
If you are interested in any of the fundraising opportunities at IHOP, contact Mo Abdelhadi at (973) 396-8629.
International House of Pancakes (IHOP) is located at 792 Route 46 in the Arlington Plaza Shopping Center.
The primary goal of Project Graduation activities are to increase awareness of the dangers of drinking, drugging and driving and to reduce the number of youth involved in alcohol and other drug-related highway crashes. Across the country, Project Graduation and the chemical-free celebrations it inspired are the new tradition for graduating seniors.
ParTroy Little League West enjoys end of season barbecue
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Little League West ended up a very successful season and celebrated with a barbecue on Sunday, June 7.
The children had the opportunity to play on the water slide, in the bounce house, ride on the ponies or take a train ride.
The event was catered by All American BBQ and the menu included, salad, hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue chicken, potatoes, pasta salad and corn on the cob.
For more information on the Par-Troy Little League West contact Frank Neglia at (973) 326-1694. or email by clicking here.
MCSSADA Scholar Athlete Award recipients
PARSIPPANY — Recently students from Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School received MCSSADA (Morris County Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association) Scholar-Athlete Awards.
MeWe Art hosting Art Exhibition at Library
PARSIPPANY — MeWe Art is hosting a Spring Art Exhibition to celebrate the spring art exhibition. To celebrate the spring season, they share the beauty of art and the joy of creating art.
MeWe Art’s Third Spring Exhibition is now showing at the Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Road.
There are 32 amazing pieces of art work, from artists ranging from four years old to adult. Although several of the artists are quite young and have only attended a few classes in MeWe Art, the results are incredible.
Mewe Art was founded in 2011, with a business model focused on art education for most ages and levels. They have also instituted art collection and art and culture exchange programs. “Art is not only about skill and technique but it also offers an interesting perspective on how people observe and translate their own surroundings and experiences. In my eyes, everything could be related to art in many ways. It is fun to explore and share art with others.” Said Leeann Yang, the founder of MeWe Art.
Cushman & Wakefield Completes Sale and Named Leasing Agent for Waterview Plaza
PARSIPPANY — Cushman & Wakefield has completed the sale of Waterview Plaza, a 130,000-square-foot class A office building situated at 2001 Route 46 East. The firm’s Metropolitan Area Capital Markets Group (CMG) team of David Bernhaut, Andy Merin, Andy Schwartz and Nick Karali represented seller Waterview Plaza Associates LLC, which developed the property in 1981. New owner Marcus Partners of Norwalk, Conn. has retained Bill Brown and Jason Tenenbaum of Cushman & Wakefield as leasing agents for the property.
“This transaction highlights the fact that the market has seen an uptick in office investment deals,” said Bernhaut. “Indeed, the highly liquid Morris County market, which benefits from a resilient and diverse business community, has accounted for 25 percent of all Northern New Jersey office building sales in the past 10 years, and that trend is continuing.
Cushman & Wakefield’s Metropolitan Area Capital Markets Group recently won its seventh NAIOP NJ Deal of the Year award. “As a team, we have a number of pending transactions that should close in the next 60 days—including announcements we will be making shortly,” said Bernhaut.
The five-story Waterview Plaza is situated on seven acres near the intersection of I-80 and I-287, just minutes from Routes 202, 10 and 24, with expansive water views of the 775-acre Boonton Reservoir. Morristown and Newark Liberty airports are 15 and 35 minutes away respectively. Key tenants include Hennion & Walsh (23,200 square feet), and HQ Global Workplaces, LLC/Regus Corp. (20,000 square feet), both with long-term leases.
New owner Marcus Partners is set to launch a $2.6 million capital improvement program at Waterview Plaza. The program will include the renovation of the building’s lobbies and common areas, interior and exterior entryways, parking area, landscaping, restrooms and HVAC systems, as well as adding a high-end café on-site.
Based in East Rutherford, Cushman & Wakefield’s Metropolitan Area Capital Markets Group specializes exclusively in investment sales of office, industrial, multifamily and retail properties throughout New Jersey, New York, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The team has completed more than $20 billion worth of transactions since 2000.
Samantha Steinberg Named to Juniata College’s Dean’s List
PARSIPPANY — Juniata College has named 401 students to the dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester.
Each student must have at least a 3.6 grade average out of a possible 4.0.
Samantha Nicole Steinberg, the daughter of Andrew and Susan Steinberg, and a 2013 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, was named to the 2015 spring dean’s list.
Juniata College is a national liberal arts college located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of 1650, Juniata is a community dedicated to providing the highest quality liberal arts education.
Local Teens Earn Girl Scout Gold Awards
Katy Zicker, Parsippany and Priyanka Yalamanchili, Morris Plains recently completed their Girl Scout Gold Awards by completing their own leadership projects benefiting the community.
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn and requires the completion of a leadership project of at least 80 hours. Each girl must discover an issue in the community, connect with experts and community members, and take action to effect positive change.
For her leadership project, Priyanka focused on helping children who are experiencing major difficulties, including illness, neglect, abuse, or homelessness, or who are displaced due to fires or weather emergencies. She set up a program at Sri Venkateswara Temple for children and families to record audio books for children in need. More than 50 CD recordings were made. She also collected more than 140 items of children’s clothing, books, and stuffed animals to provide comfort for the children. She spread the word about her project through her Web site (click here).
“I really enjoy anything that has to do with helping children,” Priyanka said. “I love babysitting and hope to someday work in pediatrics. I am also an avid reader so this project incorporated my passions and interests.”
For her own leadership project, Katy created a Web site (click here) for adopted teens ages 12-18 so they could share their experiences with adoption. She hoped to create a safe environment for teens to share their stories. As an adopted child herself, Katy shared her own story on the Web site as well. She’s had more than 300 visitors to the Web site since its creation.
“When I was 18 months old, I was adopted from an orphanage in Wanzai, China. I was fortunate enough to be adopted by my two amazing parents who have always supported me no matter what. They are also the most caring, loving, and understanding parents anyone could ask for and I was lucky enough to become a part of their family,” Katy said. “Although I never struggled with my adoption, I know other kids who do. I want adolescents to read stories from kids their age and learn more about themselves in the process.”
Both Priyanka and Katy have been Girl Scouts in Troop No. 2185 since the first grade. They say their years in the program have taught them valuable leadership skills and prepared them for the future.
“Girl Scouting has taught me so many important values, such as being considerate and respecting others,” Priyanka said. “My 12 years in Girl Scouts have taught me how to lead others with my passion and my voice in making the world a better place for all. I am lucky to have been in such a supportive and welcoming troop all these years.”
Katy says earning her Girl Scout Gold Award in particular has been a great experience.
“In completing my Girl Scout Gold Award, I learned that a lot of people are willing to help if you just ask,” Katy said.
Katy is a senior at Parsippany Hills High School, where she is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and National Society of High School Scholars. She also participates in pit band and soccer. She plans to major in marine biology in college so that she can work with marine mammal rescue and rehab. She would also like to continue her love of photography.
Priyanka is a senior at the Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Morris Hills High School in Rockaway. She is co-captain of the varsity tennis team, member of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, History Honor Society, English Honor Society, and World Language Honor Society, and was a 2014 semi-finalist for the Coca-Cola Scholars. This fall she will be attending Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. She hopes to have a career in pediatric pharmacology so she can continue helping children.
The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, combines leadership development, career exploration and community service. It culminates in an 80-hour leadership project that each girl plans and executes according to her own interests and passions. Within Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, 12 percent of eligible girls earn their Girl Scout Gold Award, compared to the national average of six percent.
Girl Scouts is the premier leadership development program for girls. In Girl Scouts, girls discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to create positive change in their own communities. For more information about Girl Scouts, call Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey at (973) 248-8200. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey serves 20.5 percent of girls ages 5-18 in 160 municipalities including all of Bergen, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties and the northern half of Warren County. There are currently 30,150 members and 16,293 adult members.
Antionette Stephen Sentenced to Thirty Years in Prison For Murder
BOONTON — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that Antionette Stephen, 30, has been sentenced to thirty (30) years in prison in connection with the 2011 murder of Nazish Noorani.
On May 15, 2013, Antionette Stephen pleaded guilty to the crimes of Murder (a crime of the first degree), Conspiracy to Commit Murder (a crime of the first degree), Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (a crime of the second degree), and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (a crime of the second degree).
In exchange for her guilty plea, Stephen agreed to cooperate with the State during the prosecution of her co-defendant, Kashif Parvaiz. Stephen testified throughout the proceedings, including as a State’s witness during the trial of State v. Kashif Parvaiz. Parvaiz was ultimately convicted for his role in the murder of his wife, Nazish Noorani. He was sentenced on May 28, 2015 to Life in Prison.
This prosecution stemmed from the arrest of Antionette Stephen and Kashif Parvaiz for their role in the shooting death of Nazish Noorani on Cedar Street in the Town of Boonton on the night of August 16, 2011.
Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Troiano and Assistant Prosecutor Erin Callahan represented the State during the prosecution of this matter.
The Honorable Robert J. Gilson, J.S.C. sentenced Stephen to thirty years in New Jersey State Prison, with thirty years of parole ineligibility. All other charges were run concurrent and/merged as required by law.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to specifically thank the members of the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, as well as the Town of Boonton Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the Billerica (MA) Police Department.
Prosecutor Knapp stated:
“We wish to thank the family of Nazish Noorani for their patience and perseverance throughout this ordeal. Without their participation this prosecution would not have been possible. A special word of gratitude must go to her brother Kaleem who spoke so eloquently on behalf of all who loved Nazish. “
PHHS Senior Awards Ceremony; Over 190 awards given
Principal Michael DiSanto honored the Top 25 students. The students included Lauren Astor, Arpan Bhavsar, Eva Cavanaugh, Emily Cerri, Catherine Chen, Kristin Chen, Jeevat Chhatwal, Amanda Farkas, Carissa Ganihong, Meredith Giovanelli, Jordon Gross, Rohan Gupta, Derek Liu, Lindsey Magbitang, Tracey Miller, Daniel Mondschein, Karl Mulligan, Chandni Patel, Jeeba Thomas, Shane Vyskocil, Annie Wang, Tiffany Wei, Alezander Wu, Neha Zahid, David Zhong.
Parsippany Hills High School Swim Team Boosters honorees were Matt DeBenedette, Het Desai, Kaleigh Estler, Michael Ginsberg, Meredith Giovanelli, Allison Leonard, Caroline Nelson, Shreya Pathre, Sonia Samtani, Brendan Shanahan, Ryan Stensgaard and Michael Wu.
Parent Teacher Student Association Scholarship Awards were given to Melissa Agostinho, Talia Antonacci, Collin Delade, Mitchell Folan, Meredith Giovanelli, Luke Haltigan, Kaitlyn Murphy, Nicholas Neglia and Neha Zahid.
Victoria Eng was presented with the Principal’s Award by Michel DiSanto for perfect attendance for the entire four years of her high school journey.
Parsippany Hills High School Choir Scholarships were presented by Mr. Matthew Lee to Mariah Acree, Renzo Espinosa, Daniel Eyerman, Mitchell Folan, Grace Lee, Tracey Miller, Nicole Poccia, and Jeeba Thomas.
Ms. Mary Ann Coyne, on behalf of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Scholarships were presented to Kimberly Aldana, Kaileigh Estler, Joseph Gasbarro, Luke Haltigan, Elizabeth Kyle-LaBell,
and Tin Le.
Parsippany Hills High School Girls’ Basketball Booster Club Scholarship Awards were presented to Talia Antonacci, Brianna Dance, Cassandra Fahy, Alice Liang, Gianna Pallis, Christina Russo and Veronia Serkowska.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany presented Scholarships to Stephanie Datri and Rebecca Ho.
The scholarships were presented by Davey Willans.
National Merit Scholarship – Commended honorees were Rohan Gupta, Grace Lee, Derek Liu, Lindsey Magbitang, Tracey Miller, Chandni Patel, and David Zhong; National Merit Scholarship – Finalists honorees were Kristin Chen, Karl Mulligan and Annie Wang. The National Merit Scholarships were presented by Mr. Michael DiSanto.
Ethan Levy was presented with the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. Board Member Nicolas Limanov and PACC President Robert Peluso made the presentation on behalf of the Board of Directors.
Councilman Dr. Louis Valori presented Mitchell Folan and Neha Zahid with the “The Valori Family” Scholarship Award.
Luke Haltigan was presented with the Coaches’ Award for Football; Michael Wu was presented with the Coaches’ Award for Marching Band and Simone Russo was presented with the Coaches’ Award for Cheerleading.
African American Cultural Club Service Awards were presented to Ajanee McConnell, and Teddi White.
Bernard Packin Valedictoria Scholarship was awarded to Neha Zahid.
Asian American Club Awards were presented to Emily Cerri, Carissa Ganihong, Matthew Lee, Michael Wu and David Zhong by Mrs. Rhonda Pritchard.
Coccia Foundation Scholarships were Cassandra Fahy, Mitchell Folan and Alezander Wu. The presented was made by Mrs. Vita Morales.
Sons of Italy Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships were presented to Talia Antonacci, Nicholas Davis and Nicholas Neglia. The presentation was made by Sons of Italy President Joseph Jannarone and Councilman Michael J. dePierro.
Indian Cultural Club Service Awards were presented to Pooja Banker, Neil A. Patel, Niki Patel, Reema Shah by Mr. Carl Ordway.
Other organizations presenting students with Awards or Scholarships were:
Aaron Lief/American Legion Post #249 Scholarship: Amrit Nagendran; Abe Wolkofsky Scholarship: Tin Le; ADK/Dora B. Stolfi Memorial Scholarship: Stephanie Datri;
Blue Collar Workers of Parsippany Troy Hills Scholarships Academics: Catherine Mow; and Blue Collar Workers of Parsippany Troy Hills Scholarships Athletic: Matthew Joyce; Matthew Lang received the David Moore Scholarship; Eastlake School PTA Scholarship was presented to Talia Antonacci, by Mrs. Karen Kinsey; Elk National Foundation Most Valuable Student was presented toLindsay Magbitang;
The Emil Johnson Vocation Awards were presented to Robert Turner and Parth Vachhani; Catherine Chen received the Female Athlete Award; Alezander Wu received the Habitat for Humanity Service Award for his many hours of volunteering; Djanelle Lang received the Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association Scholarship;
Brendan Shanahan was honored with the Intervale Leadership for the Future Scholarship;
Intervale School/Dorothy Davies Memorial Scholarship and Joe Windish/Parsippany Education Foundation Award.
John Phillip Sousa Award was presented to Michael Wu; Kate Russell Memorial Scholarship Award was presented to Meredith Giovanelli.
Mt. Tabor Betty and Thomas Kay Memorial Award was presented to Tracey Miller by Mr. Michael Iapicca.
Lake Parsippany School PTA Scholarship was presented to Ashley Wang by Ms. Kerry Krauss.
Ms. Tricia Morsilla presentd the Lew Ludwig Memorial Scholarship to Vincent Castellana.
Little Viking Football Award was received by Luke Haltigan.
Littleton School Alumni Scholarships were presented to Kaileigh Estler and Allison Leonard. The scholarships were presented by Ms. Maxine Smith.
Madeline L. Loftus Memorial Scholarship was presented to Shane Vyskocil by Mrs. Anna Marie Russo. Madeline was a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.
Maria Theresa C. Santillan ’92 Memorial Scholarship was presented to Tin Le.
Mary Coppola Patrick Award for Public Service and Excellence in Italian were presented to Talia Antonacci, and StephanieDatri. The presentation was made by Mrs. Vita Morales.
Morris Country College Fair Committee Scholarship two year to Luis Jose Neyra Liviapoma and four year to Melissa Agostinho.
Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarships were honored three individuals were Andre Fernandes, Thomas Molloy and Gianna Pallis.
Morris County Retirees Education Association was presented to Stephanie Datri by Ms. Tricia Morsillo.
Mt. Tabor Band Award was presented to Kristin Chen; and Neha Zahid received the Mt. Tabor PTA Scholarship.
NJAC Outstanding Scholars – Athelete – Female was received by Veronia Serkowska and Kyle McGinley received the NJAC Outstanding Scholar – Athlete – Male.
Northern New Jersey Chinese Association Award was given to Kristen Chen; Parents of the Gifted and Talented Scholarship Award was given to Karl Mulligan; Parsippany Policemen’s Benevolent Association was Christian Guevara-Rodriguez. The Parsippany Republican Club was given to Joseph Gasbarro.
Ms. Peggy Mader presented the Parsippany Troy Hills Rotary Scholarship to Kaileigh Estler;
Parsippany-Troy Hills Senior Citizen Scholarship was presented to Isabela Manzano.
Par-Troy West Little League Scholarship (Baseball) to Nicholas Neglia, and Softball to Brittany Stark.
Sonia Samtani was awarded the Patricia Ann Behnke Memorial Scholarship by Mrs. Judy Kret and Mrs. Carmella Foehner.
Paul & Phyllis Chu – Biology Award to Annie Wang; English to Vanessa Martinez; Music Award Chelsea Mcknight was presented by Mrs. Joanne Barkauskas.
PHHS Field Hockey Booaster Club: Caitlyn De Vre; PHHS Football Parent Association: Luke Haltigan;
PHHS Men’s Soccer Parent Association: Nicholas Davis; PHHS Men’s Soccer Parent Association: Thomas Molloy; PHHS Men’s Soccer Parent Association: Adam Pollack; PHHS Volleyball Parents’ Association Scholarship: Laila Tlack; PHHS Wresting Scholarship: Tin Le; PTHEA “Cap”: Victoria Eng,
Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company: Fred Green; Rocco Cerbo Memorial Scholarship: Zohar Hasan,
Salutatorian Award: Arpan Bhavsar; Salvatore Peragine Memorial Scholarships to Melissa Agostinho,
and Grace Petinakis;
Service Award Band Award was presented to Arpan Bhavsar, Emily Cerri, and Trevor Tang.
Spencer Savings Bank Scholarship Award was presented to Priyal Patel by Mrs. Afoza Patel.
Student Council Awards were presented to Olivia Arcilla, Jeevat Chhatwal and Meredith Giovanelli. The presentation was made by Mrs. Danielle Nicosia.
SunRise/ShopRite Education Grant/ShopRite STARS was presented to Mitchell Folan by Ms. Denna Ashton.
The Andrew Quinn Scholalrship was presented to Karl Mulligan.
The Dr. Frank A. Calabria Memorial Scholarship was presented to Kaileigh Estler by Angela Calabria.
The Paul Piccoli Memorial Scholarships were presented to Erin Crystal, Luke Haltigan and Gianna Pallis were presented by Olivia Piccoli.
Tin Le and Gianna Pallis was presented with the Tom Ladas Memorial Scholarships by Mr. Andrew Ladas.
UNICO Montville Chapter Scholarship was presented to Talia Antonacci by Mr. Mickey D’Addato.
US Marine Corp Distinguisehd Athletic Award was presented to Angelo Gallego and Catherine Mow.
US Marine Corp Patriotism Award was presented to Archan Patel; US Marine Corp Scholastic Excellence was presented to Arpan Bhavsar; US Marine Corp Sempier Fidelis Band Award was presented to Jasper Gates. The presentation was made by Staff Sgt. Bocchinfuso.
James Keyes was presented with the Vincent Lorenzo Male Athlete Award by Mr. Todd Ricker.
Alezander Wu received the William Kogen Community Service Award; Kaileigh Estler and Sneha Patwardhan was honored with the William Lu Class of 1977 Educator Awards in Honor of Claire Pompei and Edmund Heilmeier. Mr. Carl Ordway made the presentation.
Parsippany High School Senior Prom
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Class of 2015 is celebrating its “Senior Prom” at The Venetian in Garfield, on Thursday, June 4.
Kutztown University announces residents on Dean’s List
PARSIPPANY — More than 1,700 students have been named to the Spring 2015 Dean’s List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.
Students from Parsippany include Cara A Kohaut and Jean Marie Marsicovete.
Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located on 289 acres nestled in the beautiful East Penn Valley in Berks County, between Reading and Allentown, Pennsylvania. KU is just two hours from New York City; 90 minutes from Philadelphia. As the region’s center for excellence in academics, culture and public engagement, KU’s programs and reputation for quality offer students the opportunity to discover lifelong avenues of learning and discovery. KU students select from more than 100 areas of study within four colleges in a diverse liberal arts academic environment. To complement their studies, KU’s NCAA Division II athletics program with 21 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations providing students with a variety of activities for learning and discovery. For more information, please visit us at www.kutztown.edu.