| The Newark High School Alumni Association, a nonprofit organization,
acts as a resource for class activities, raises funds to benefit Newark High School, funds scholarships for graduating seniors and acts as a beneficiary and guardian of memorabilia related to Newark High School. Our membership consists of everyone who graduated from or attended
NHS and includes faculty, staff and those interested in furthering the aims of the association. |
NEWS
Have you ordered your brick yet? Makes a great Christmas gift! Order forms are here or for more info, click here.
Check out our new People Page!
NHS's own Marathon Man
Stephen Chopko, 2008 Graduate of NHS, achieves perfection -- 12 years of perfect attendance! See the News Journal article here.
Have an interesting occupation? Amazing retirement? Click HERE to tell us about it!
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ATTENTION NHS Alum!!! (UPDATED)
Help Keep the Lights On! (click this link for more info)
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Remember to update us whenever your mailing address or e-mail address changes. We want to be able to deliver your Reunion Information in a timely and accurate manner!
NEW - Polo shirts and T-shirts available - Contact Nancy Mahanna
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UPDATED - Winners of the 2008 Alumni Scholarship Program
Scott H. Shinton wins the NHS Alumni Scholarship. He is a 4th generation NHS graduate. Scott held class executive offices all four years at NHS, and is a state, regional and nationally ranked swimmer, serving as captain of the NHS swim team this year and holds various World Scholar-Athlete Games records. He participates in various regional theaters and has received awards for his photography and ceramics. He will attend Yale University in the fall and major in architecture.
Meghann M. Barber wins the NHS Alumni Scholarship Second Place award, provided by the generosity of the classes of '66-'68. She also has been involved in student government. Meghann's main activities were marching band, cheerleading and Spanish National Honor Society. Meghann will attend Lehigh University in the fall.
Shawn Thomas Patterson, Jr. is the winner of the Anne Richards Maclary Munyan Scholarship. Shawn also participates in Student Government and serves as Class President in his Senior year. This is his second year as Buzz, the school mascot. He is in Honor Society and Math League. Shawn attended both the National Youth Leadership Conference and the Governor's School of Excellence and has done an amazing number of volunteer hours at Wilson Elementary School. Shawn will attend Brown University in the fall.
Graduating in 2009? Scholarship applications have increased, and are awarded in May. If you're planning for next year, the application deadline is on or about March 15th. Students should contact their guidance counselor for more information.
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Having a reunion? Consider adding $1 to your ticket price to donate a gift to the NHS Alumni Association in honor of your class. |
Bridge-To-Employment
Newark High's Bridge-To-Employment (BTE) program is a special life-skills and academic achievement program for students facing difficult challenges. Services are provided before, during and after school, as well as during the summer months. But more importantly, BTE involvement has improved the academic performance of participants, and thus improved their chances of graduating from high school. Please contact Ms. Parker-Henry at (302) 378-7251 if you are interested in becoming a BTE volunteer or mentor.
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| Latest Buzz |
Worker Bees |
Next Board Meeting:
November 24th, 7PM at the home of the Keough's, 70 W. Mill Station Drive, Newark
Click Here for minutes of the most recent meetings, plus contact information for officers.
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President:
Gail Chickersky '67
Newsletter Editor:
Jean Toman '78
Webmaster:
Debbie Lindell '77
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| Upcoming Events |
Click here to see the events list for the City of Newark
Please Join Us!
We are pleased to announce the Happy Holiday Homecoming
Who: Newark High alumni, staff, faculty and friends
Where: Newark Country Club
When: Saturday, December 27th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm
There will be hors d'oeuvres, a carving station, a pasta station dessert and a cash bar. Tickets are $35 and proceeds go to the NHS Alumni Scholarship Fund. There will be a jukebox for dancing and plenty of opportunities for catching up with classmates and old friends.
You won't believe the one-of-a-kind Yellowjacket Wreath until you see it with your own eyes. Reservations are now available at nhs-carpediem.com
Call your friends and plan to meet at the Holiday Homecoming!
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Update on Sale of
83 East Main Street Property |
The Christina School District will borrow $2.6 million to help it complete the Porter Road Elementary School under construction in Bear.
 The Board of Education approved a “bond anticipation note” at 4.47 percent interest at its August 12 school board meeting at Leasure Elementary School.
The note “provides the opportunity to fund construction today, while waiting for the long-term financing,” said Chief Financial Officer Robert Silber. The project has been in the works for more than six years.
Residents approved the 40 percent local share of the project funding last November during Christina’s capital construction referendum. The state, facing a multi-million dollar deficit last winter, held off on selling bonds on behalf of the district to finance the local share, because doing so would have encumbered the state to ante up its 60 percent share. State officials are expected to sell the bonds next January.
In June, the Christina board also approved the sale of 83 E. Main Street, the school district’s former Newark headquarters to the University of Delaware for $1.6 million because it needed that money to complete the Porter Road school.
For more information see the Christina School District website at:: http://www.christina.k12.de.us/SchoolBoard/Contact.htm
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