Parsippany High School holds graduation ceremony

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Parsippany High School holds graduation ceremony

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Class of 2016 included 244 graduates at it’s commencement exercises held on Thursday, June 23.

The 2016 Class Officers were Justina Avent, President; Steven Patracuolla, Vice President; Daphne Nelson, Secretary and Alex Wang, Treasurer.

The graduates were: Arianne Nicole Abreu, Stephen Edward Adkins, Tristan James Ahart, Zainab Ahmadi, Lamis Khaleel Ahmed, Akhil Akkelagunta Anand, Sarah Anwar Ansari, Andrew Nathaniel Atienza, Marvin Joy Cruz Atienza, Morgan Joy Atienza, Justina Chiara Avent, Yatindra Awasthi, Johnny J. Aza, Justin Paul Azarow, Naomi Ayda Bagate, Erik Harry Bakstad, Daniel James Bamert, Jamie Nicole Bazaral, Katherine E. Beggs, Anil Kumar Bhatnagar, Spiro Bobotsiaris, Niyati Boghani, Sylvia Botros, Nicholas K. Bucciarelli, Sujay Busarajan, Luca Raffaele Cacciottolo, Armon Mustafa Cagatay, Kathryn Lilly Campbell, Jayden Monae Carrillo, Nicholas James Chapman, Nathalia Chas, Amanda Ren-Hua Chen, Anne Cheng, Iris Chon, Dylan T. Cikovsky,Peter Jack Ciresa, Gregory William Coll, Brianna Lynn Cooper, Casey Jo Cox and Solomon S. Crawford.

Also Allison Rose Davanzo, Juliana Rose Delntinis, Ashley Marie De Mare, Maurizia Pierina De Palma, Steven A. Dechert, Maiya Cheyenne Deerman, Zully Alexandra Delgado, Rushil Desai Declan, Thomas Devens, Jay J. Dhaduk, Karli Alexa Diaz, Ariana Marie DiFilippo, Sofia Eda Dontas, Nicholas Martin Ebel, Lyla V. Evans, Daniella Farkas, Jordan D. Farrar, Marc Ryan Farrell, Jacob William Thomas Feldman, Nigel Nicolas Feliz, Gabriella Marie Ferguson, Liliana Marie Ferrara, Joshua Finchler, Corey J. Flatt, Autum Marie Foley, Kaitlynn Marie Francis, Tatiana Jill Franco, Yang Fu, Dylan Charles Gambino, Bhakti M. Gandhi, Vrunali Gandhi, Christopher J. Gentile, Anthony Steven Gerardo, Steven Gerald Giambrone Kyle Erik Giles, Peter Giokas, Marisa Victoria Giordano, Thomas B. Goetschkes, Brandi Leigh Gorri, Joseph A. Grabowiecki, Zachary Joseph Granet, Ashley Ann Grieco, Erika Lyn Gripp, Noah William Guida, Samantha Rose Gurth, Sijaad Ali Haidary, Ameer Hassan, Michelle Rose Herrera, Nicole Celia Herrera, Christopher David Herrmann, Nicole Marie Hill, Jonathan Ho, Ryan Frederick Homier, Abdul K Homsi, Brendan T. Koch, Nikita Konstantinovieh Kolotov, Stefanie Sabrina Konboz, Teddy Joey Koniarz, Farima Koyas, Julia Barbara Krevis, Dev Lad, Sienna Julian Lafuente, Bero N. Langdon, Junid Homsi, Kendan Alek Hornberger, Kati Y. Hsu and Craig Edward Hunt.

In addition Samuel Robert lannetta, Marine-Ayan Ibrahim, Aibo Nikki Michele Ilic, Danielle Lillian Jae, Bashir Jalallar, Jay K Jani, Kevin Douglas Jones, Srushty Pritesh Joshi, Helyben M. Kachhia, Farhan Kazi, Brianna Elizabeth Kelley, Emaan Khawaja,James Alexander Kinzer, Jonathan Henry Klausner, Catherine J. Lanigan, Chyn Zhen Lee, James Lee, Brandon Michael Leibfred, Marc Robert Licciardi, Nathalia Maria Lie, Lucas Lijo, Lawrence Lin, Xue Ting Lin, Michael Joseph Lindner, Angelica Link, Ryan J. Lo, Nabil Mamoor, Suhayl W. Maqsudi, Josiah Marinelli, Matthew John Marinelli, Rachel Marie Maranino, Alyssa Lilian Marino, Richard Kenneth Martin, Michael Paul Martucci, Anthony Rocco Masone, Julia Blain May, Maleek Leroy Mayers, Daniel Patrick McAndrew, Monique Louise Samblaseno Mendoza, Phillip Nicholas Metta, Kayla R. Miller, Maniroopa Morasa, Antonia Renae Muro, Ayse Nadir, Mohsen Abbas Naqvi, Vincent Joseph Nardella, Daphne Nelson, Marcus O. Ngoche, Sherleen Ng, Randall David Niclaus, Sarah Madeleine Noonan, Melissa Haley Novotny, Thomas W. Nowicki, Pratibha P. Nyshadham, Christine Rachel Padula, Eric Panzera, Nickolus Sebastian Parker, Adit Atul Patel, Adit Shailesh Patel, Anish R. Patel, Harsh D. Patel, Hetvi I. Patel,Khushali Drupesh Patel, Nehali Patel, Prital Patel, Shivam P. Patel, Steven Joseph Patracuolla, Princes Anthonette Paulino, Frances Leanne Penus, Javed Liam Persaud, Jessica Irene Phillips, Aimee Anneliese Picinich, Kennedy Nicole Pivnick, Thomas Michael Pagoda, Vaibav Pothireddy, Derek W. Principe, Steven Richard Quigley and Robert Allen Quinn.

Also Shakhnoza Rakhimova, Jyotsna Ramesh Ramaswamy, Akshata Rao, Glyn Joshua Ramos Reyes, Ricardo M. Rivera, Cameron Zaire Roberts, Alexander Ivan Rodriguez, Jahmi Louis Roland, Samara Danielle Rosenblatt, Joshua Alfredo Salazar, Nora Sawalhi, Lucas Daniel Schichtel, Allyson M. Schlosser, Steven Jason Schwartz, Jeremy Michael Schwed, Cassandra Seifert, Ayush Shah, Jay Shah, Neil P. Shah, Rahul Shah, Suraj S. Shah, Olivia Lauren Singh, Astha Singhal, Kyila Joy Sivers, Jessica Elizabeth Slevin, Abigayle Jill Smith, Skyler Richard Sparkes, Daniella Marie Spillert, Fritzline St Victor, Michelle Morgan Stanel, Joseph Anthony Stanton, Ivalyce Aryahna Stevens, Jennifer Elizabeth Strano, Joseph William Stumpf, Haya Swed, Arman Tannu, Tayler Kaylyn Teta, Nicholas Anthony Thomas, Jaleesa Tinord Jason Tom, Anabel Torres, Karina Jocelyn Torres, Serhiy Ulyanovych, Hemanshu S. Uppalapati, George S. Varghese, Jeffin S. Varghese, Janaki Vekaria, Jailene Veloz, Eileen Xena Vivanco, Radha Vyas, Shyam M. Vyas, Mariam Wali, Jenna Elizabeth Walstedt, Alexander Dean Wang, Megan Jennifer Wang, Michael S. Wang, Mariah Marion Wetmore, Meghan Camey Wisniewski, Abraham C. Wu, Gloria C. Wu, Isaac Seth Wynzel, Zinab Yaqoobi, David Mark Zaleski, Daniel Zapata, Samantha E. Zarro, Michael A. Zibura, Nicholas Joseph Zimmermann, Brayan and Giovanny Zuniga.

Tangoe will relocate its regional office to The Offices at Fox Hill

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Tangoe will relocate its regional office to The Offices at Fox Hill

PARSIPPANY — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a 60,000-square-foot office lease with IT expense management software provider Tangoe Inc. at The Offices at Fox Hill in Parsippany. The commercial real estate services firm’s team of Raymond Trevisan, William O’Keefe, Charles Parmelli and Kelsey Nakamura serve as exclusive leasing agents for the 251,000-square-foot, Class A office property.

Tangoe will relocate its regional office to The Offices at Fox Hill from another Parsippany address in an expansion move. Headquartered in Orange, Conn., the firm is a leading global provider in its industry and services a range of enterprises and service providers. JLL served as tenant broker in negotiating Tangoe’s long-term commitment at The Offices at Fox Hill.

Located at 169 Lackawanna Avenue, The Offices at Fox Hill offers a flexible, highly amenitized work environment. “The Offices at Fox Hill offers tenants the amenities necessary to attract and retain employees with a variety of work-styles,” O’Keefe noted. “The full service cafeteria and shared conferencing facilities meet the needs of a dynamic corporate environment, while the beautifully landscaped courtyard, fitness center, stylish grab-and-go market and informal seating areas provide attractive, inviting spaces where employees can connect, collaborate and unwind.”

Tenants also benefit from updated mechanical systems, redundant power and a back-up generator; and onsite property management and security. The secluded campus provides privacy while still offering multiple branding opportunities; convenient access to major roadways; shuttle service to mass transit; and proximity to numerous local hotels, restaurants and retail properties.

Cushman & Wakefield currently is marketing units up to 190,761 square feet at The Offices at Fox Hill.

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm that helps clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. Our 43,000 employees in more than 60 countries help investors optimize the value of their real estate by combining our global perspective and deep local knowledge with an impressive platform of real estate solutions. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenue of $5 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facility services (C&W Services), global occupier services, investment & asset management (DTZ Investors), project & development services, tenant representation, and valuation & advisory. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.

Mansi Shah Graduates from Davenport University

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Mansi Shah Graduates from Davenport University

PARSIPPANY — Davenport University announced that Mansi Shah has officially completed a degree in business, technology or health professions at the end of the winter 2016 semester. More than 1,900 graduates earned DU degrees during the 2015-2016 academic year, with nearly 900 participating in Commencement festivities on May 1, 2016 in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.

About Davenport University

Founded in 1866, Davenport is a private, non-profit university serving about 8,500 students at campuses across Michigan and online. With tuition among the lowest of all private universities in the state, Davenport provides high academic quality, small class sizes, conveniently located campuses, faculty with real-world experience and more than 80 dynamic undergraduate and graduate programs addressing in-demand careers in business, technology, health professions and urban education. More information is available at www.davenport.edu.

Parsippany plans Fourth of July Celebration

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany plans Fourth of July Celebration

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will host the annual “Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks” on Monday, July 4. Come out and enjoy an evening of music by “The Trip” and fireworks at Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive.

The concert starts a 7:00 p.m. and fireworks start at dusk. Read Parsippany Focus in case of inclement weather.

Steve Fazio, Steve Bonino, Erik Johnson, Mike Lewis and new front man Seth Romano of The Trip – California Cover Rock Band, will be travelling from Laguna Beach, CA to Parsippany for this special event. This will be a high energy, genuine rock concert that takes you on a fun-filled musical journey through the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s … as well as today’s MODERN AND TOP 40 rock hits.

From The Beatles to Bruno Mars, Journey to Pink Floyd, AC/DC to Led Zep, Maroon5 to The Eagles, they do it all! They are one of the most popular booked bands in California, have won multiple “Top Rock Cover Band” awards, and were voted best cover band by CBS. They have performed for some pretty famous clients.

At his daughter’s wedding, they were joined onstage by no other than rock legend Michael Anthony from Van Halen and Chickenfoot. They also had the honor of being joined by country superstar Toby Keith at his “OK Kids Korral” benefit concert, and Stephen Stills from Crosby, Stills, Nash and young sat in with them at his Bel Air event.

For more information click here.

Hofstra Congratulates Spring 2016 Dean’s List Students

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Hofstra Congratulates Spring 2016 Dean’s List Students

PARSIPPANY — Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean’s List.

Among the students who earned a spot on the Deans List were Nitigna Bhatt of Lake Hiawatha; Stephen Campana of Parsippany and Jessica Ferguson of Parsippany. Jessica was a Graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2014.

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked private university just 25 miles from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention with the resources, technology, and facilities of a large university. Students can chose from undergraduate and graduate offerings in liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering and applied science, communication, education, health sciences and human services, honors studies, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Named to the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and one of only two schools chosen to host consecutive presidential debates, Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students known for civic engagement and public service.

Young Adults Achieved Academic Success at NewBridge’s Alternative Education Program

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Young Adults Achieved Academic Success at NewBridge’s Alternative Education Program

PARSIPPANY — At age 25, Anthony Justo could pass for a staff member at NewBridge Jobs Plus, but in fact he is a 2016 graduate of the alternate education program, a decade after his life plunged into drugs and crime.

“Going back to school at age 24 wasn’t easy, but everyone at NewBridge Jobs Plus made me feel welcome,’’ the Morris Township resident said. “They helped me earn my high school diploma and start a new chapter of my life.”

Justo was among 35 young adults to don a cap and gown Thursday night at the NewBridge Jobs Plus Class of 2016 graduation, held at the Wyndham Worldwide headquarters. More than 200 parents and friends cheered as graduates took to the podium and shared tales of overcoming hardships endured in high school before finding their niche at NewBridge Jobs Plus.

NewBridge Jobs Plus is the longest-running alternative education program in Morris County and has helped well over 1,000 young adults earn their high school diplomas and prepare for college, trade schools and careers since 1983. The program, located at the NewBridge Parsippany Center, is free to young adults living in Morris, Sussex and Warren counties, and transportation is provided to Morris County residents.

“I’d missed a lot of school because of sickness, and I wasn’t going to graduate with my class at Roxbury High School because I was really short of credits,” Meghan Graham said. A family friend recommended she enroll at NewBridge Jobs Plus. “I feel it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

Not only did Graham get help preparing for the state high school exam, NewBridge helped the 18-year-old sort through her college options and apply for financial aid. Graham has decided to pursue a career in social work, and will enroll at County College of Morris for the fall semester.

Alyce Haygood, 17, couldn’t get through her freshman year at Mount Olive High School. After her mother researched NewBridge Jobs Plus, Haygood enrolled in February.

“I used to feel like I was the only one who struggled in high school, but here I discovered I wasn’t alone. And the teachers helped me learn how to learn,’’ she said. As Haygood prepares to study massage therapy at Fortis Institute in Wayne, she has inspired her 21-year-old sister, Kaylen to attend NewBridge Jobs Plus to pursue her high school degree.

Justo, who earned his diploma in December, already has six college courses under his belt and a 3.2 grade point average. He is attending County College of Morris, pursuing a career in social work. This summer, he is training to become a peer recovery specialist to help people who have overdose on opioids.

Just a few years ago, all that seemed impossible. Justo suffered severe injuries when he was hit by a car 10 years ago. “After that, I felt like I could die at any minute,” so he did whatever he felt like doing, including reckless behavior. Justo drank and took drugs, including heroin, and dropped out of school. “Things started to unravel, and it wasn’t pretty.”

He was arrested several times for stealing and drug offenses. In 2014, he was sentenced to a year in the Morris County Jail and was admitted into drug court, a program, which “played a huge role in saving my life,” he said.

“We at NewBridge are so proud of how far these young men and women have come, and are confident their fortitude will propel them to successful, fulfilling lives,’’ NewBridge CEO Robert L. Parker said.

NewBridge Jobs Plus associate Jaquorah Marrow received the $1,000 Lakeland Bank Scholarship Award and Yesenia Alize Stocky received the $1,000 James Ryan Memorial Scholarship Award, given in honor of the NewBridge founder.

This year’s graduates hail from Parsippany, Boonton, Butler, Elizabeth, Jefferson, Kinnelon, Mendham, Montville, Morris Plains Morristown, Mount Olive, Randolph, Roxbury, Wayne, West Orange, and Wharton. Jay LaPaglia, the beloved former educational coordinator at NewBridge Jobs Plus, gave the keynote address. LaPaglia said students often arrive at NewBridge Jobs Plus with a lot of baggage, but undergo “incredible transformation, gaining confidence to move forward.”

NewBridge Jobs Plus receives funding from: the Workforce Investment Board of Morris/Sussex/Warren Counties; Affinity Federal Credit Union; John Bickford Foundation; Community Foundation of New Jersey; Lakeland Bank; Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Provident Bank Foundation; TD Bank Charitable Foundation; Charles Emil Thenen Foundation; United Way of Northern New Jersey; Wells Fargo; and Wyndham Worldwide.

Day Pitney assists Jersey Battered Women’s Service

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Day Pitney assists Jersey Battered Women’s Service

PARSIPPANY— Day Pitney’s Parsippany office held a summer drive to assist the Jersey Battered Women’s Service in providing services for nearly 100 families. For the past three years, the firm has collected items such as bathing suits, sunglasses, sunscreen and towels for mothers and children living in the local shelter and those supported by JBWS. 

Day Pitney is located at One Jefferson Road. For more information on Day Pitney, click here. 

Day Pitney is an East Coast law firm with approximately 300 attorneys in eleven offices in Boston, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C. Day Pitney provides unlimited access to partners and has cultivated a deep bench of knowledgeable and experienced attorneys in all practice areas. Their lawyers work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape.

Day Pitney’s Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. The breadth and scope of our services to individual clients and families are among the most comprehensive in the country.

Woman’s Club Installs New Officers for Upcoming Club Year

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Woman’s Club Installs New Officers for Upcoming Club Year

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) installed their new officers for the upcoming 2016-2017 club year.  Pictured, from left; Joan Garbarino and Vicki Golden – Co-Treasurers, Jennifer Biondo – Secretary, Cathy Cerbo 2nd VP Membership, MaryAnn Coyne – 1st VP Ways & Means and Marilyn Marion – President.  Also pictured is Barb McCloskey – District VP for New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

The first General Meeting of the new club year is Monday, September 26.

WCPTH is hosting their 35th Annual Tee off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social on Tuesday, July 12 at the Knoll Country Club West.  The event includes a Golf Classic, Game Social and Luncheon.  The fundraiser benefits WCPTH’S Scholarship and Education Fund.  All money raised goes back to Parsippany students (open to both male and female students) in educational programs such as scholarships to graduating high school seniors, Citizenship Awards to graduating eighth graders, and fifth Grade Reading awards.  In addition, for the second year in a row, the club provides a young woman from the Jersey Battered Women’s Services’ network a scholarship to further her education.  If you would like attend the 35th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social, please contact Lois at (973) 887-6627 or WCPTH, Golf Outing, P.O. Box 98, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.  For club information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com  or visit their website by clicking here.

Zach Forman received Scholastic Excellence Award

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Zach Forman received Scholastic Excellence Award

PARSIPPANY — Zach Forman, who is a senior in the Academy of Design at the Morris County School of Technology, received the United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award, on June 14, 2016, “for academic achievement and leadership as a high school scholar.”  Zach, who is a Parsippany resident, will be continuing his education at Bucknell University’s College of Engineering.

Zach with Scholastic Excellence Award
Zach with Scholastic Excellence Award

Woman’s Club holding its Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic

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Woman’s Club holding its Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) is hosting their 35th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social on Tuesday, July 12 at the Knoll Country Club West.  The event includes a Golf Classic, Game Social and Luncheon.  The fundraiser benefits WCPTH’S Scholarship and Education Fund.  All money raised goes back to Parsippany students (open to both male and female students) in educational programs such as scholarships to graduating high school seniors, Citizenship Awards to graduating eighth graders, and fifty grade Reading awards.  In addition, for the second year in a row, the club provides a young woman from the Jersey Battered Women’s Services’ network a scholarship to further her education.  If you would like attend the 35th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social, please contact Lois at (973) 887-6627 or WCPTH, Golf Outing, P.O. Box 98, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.  For club information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com  or check visit their web by clicking here.

 

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