A third year Independent Craft and Design student, Ashley Cartagena, a senior at Bayonne High School, designed and made her own prom dress. She also designed and made her hair décor as well as her prom date’s necktie. Under the guidance of Craft and Design Instructor June Mohovich, Ashley was hereby able to successfully prepare for a career in her chosen field of Fashion Design. She will be studying at the International Academy of Technology in Seattle Washington this fall. Bayonne High School offers classes in Craft and Design1, Craft and Design 2 and Independent Study. Students may elect to take Craft and Design 1 in which they have the opportunity to complete projects in various craft materials using a variety of techniques with an emphasis on manipulative skills. The Elements of Art and the Principles of Design are carefully explored. Students will also learn to develop aesthetic awareness and an understanding for the process of critique by exercising verbal and observational skills while preparing them with work-place readiness skills.
Craft and Design 2 builds on the knowledge already learned. Students electing this course are expected to demonstrate above average design skills as well as quality craftsmanship.
Independent Art allows the student to produce projects in his or her chosen field.
“Here at Bayonne High School students have the opportunity to explore their artistic ability in crafts and design. In addition to Mrs. Mohovich, Mrs. Regina Plesniarski is currently one of our Crafts and Design 1 instructors,” commented Mrs. Joan H. Rosen, Director of Music and Art for the Bayonne Public Schools. “The entry level of this course satisfies the New Jersey State High School requirement for Visual and Performing Arts. In addition further study provides the foundation for students, such as Ashley, who are intent on a career path in design. Bayonne High School offers a place for everyone to learn in and through the arts.”
BERKELEY COLLEGE INDUCTS HUDSON COUNTY STUDENTS INTO NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETIES
Berkeley College President Dario A. Cortes, PhD, recently announced that 13 students from Hudson County have been inducted into national honor societies at Berkeley College. “Our Berkeley College students who have been inducted into national honor societies have shown that they deeply value education. I hope that their love of learning continues when they enter the world as leaders in our local and global communities,” said Dr. Cortes.
The following students from Hudson County were inducted:
Zayda A. Balcazar of Kearny, Phi Theta Kappa
Lisa DelValle of Weehawken, Phi Theta Kappa
Sevkiye Dilek Kutsal Dormon of West New York, Sigma Beta Delta
Amanda Elizabeth Martin of Bayonne, Phi Theta Kappa
Hafeetha Nazzal of Jersey City, Alpha Sigma
Lambda Komal Patel of Jersey City, Alpha Sigma Lambda
Parth M. Patel of Jersey City, Financial Management Association
Kheila Peguero of Hoboken, Lambda Epsilon Chi
Christina Perez of Jersey City, Phi Theta Kappa
Barbara-Jean Silberberg of Weehawken, Alpha Sigma Lambda
Tran C. Tran of Secaucus, Sigma Beta Delta
Shalimar C. Villaruel of Jersey City, Financial Management Association
Eva M. Yong of North Bergen, Phi Theta Kappa The Alpha Sigma Lambda
National Honor Society was founded in 1945 to honor dedicated adult and non-traditional students who handle their life responsibilities while achieving and maintaining a high level of academic success. The Financial Management Association National Honor Society was founded in 1974 to acknowledge the accomplishments of outstanding students of finance. To qualify students must be members of the Financial Management Association and must have a 3.25 grade point average. The Lambda Epsilon Chi National Honor Society was established in 1995 to honor the academic achievements of students in Paralegal Studies. To qualify, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or above. The Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society was established in 1918 to honor the academic achievement of students in two-year colleges. To qualify, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or better for two consecutive academic quarters. The Sigma Beta Delta National Honor Society was founded in 1994 to honor students in business, management or administration who are pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees. To qualify, students must rank in the upper 20 percent of their class. A leader in business education for 78 years, Berkeley College maintains an enrollment of over 7,200 students, with more than 700 international students in its Baccalaureate and Associate degree programs. The College has two New York campuses in Midtown Manhattan and White Plains, an Extension Center in Lower Manhattan in the Wall Street area, and four New Jersey campuses located in Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson), Paramus, Woodbridge, and Newark. In addition, the College offers Berkeley College Online and its Corporate Learning Partnership program. All campuses are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College’s website address is www.BerkeleyCollege.edu.
BHS ART TEACHERS ATTEND TEACHER'S SYMPOSIUM Veteran Bayonne High School art teachers Mrs.Christina Poruczynski, Terri Graham and Regina Plesniarski recently attended a Teachers' Symposium at the Visual Arts Center Of New Jersey. Guest Artist of the day, Kathy Bruce discussed her process for designing and creating sculptures for public art display and land and environmental art. Ms. Bruce's work is displayed throughout the New Jersey including an installation at New Jersey City University and the train station at NJ Transit Hudson/Bergen Light Rail. Ms. Bruce stressed the importance of conceptual higher level thinking skills in the planning of her work. In the past, BHS students collaborated with another professional artist to create public art at the 45th street Light Rail station in Bayonne. Public art and environmental art venues provide community participation as both active participants in the creation of the work as well as observers of the the art.
Matthew Singer Inducted Into Seton Hall University Honor Society
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ (05/05/2009)(readMedia)-- Matthew Singer of Bayonne, NJ, was inducted into Alpha Chi Lambda Honor Society, the Stillman School of Business Department of Sport Management honor society. Singer is a senior majoring in sport management at Seton Hall University.
Stillman School of Business - Transforming concepts into practice, the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University is the first private business school in New Jersey to be accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The mission of the School is enrich the life of each student through a nationally recognized educational experience that is inspired by innovative teaching, supported by applied research, and guided by a values-centric curriculum. For more information, visit business.shu.edu.
Seton Hall University - For 150 years, Seton Hall University has been a catalyst for leadership, developing the whole student, mind, heart and spirit. Seton Hall combines the resources of a large university with the personal attention of a small liberal arts college. Its attractive suburban campus is only 14 miles by train, bus or car to New York City, with the wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities the city offers. Nationally known and respected as a leading Catholic university, Seton Hall embraces students of all races and religions, challenging each to better the world through integrity, compassion and a commitment to serving others. For more information, visit www.shu.edu.
Bayonne's Holy Family Academy Gets First New President
Dr. Karen Fasanella with Leo Hurley, Board of Trustees President
After an extensive and thorough selection process, the Board of Trustees of Holy Family Academy of Bayonne has chosen Dr. Karen Fasanella as President of the school, effective July 1, 2009.
Dr. Fasanella has more than 35 years of educational experience, with 30 years in Catholic education. Most recently she was the principal of St. Rose of Lima Academy in Short Hills, NJ. Dr. Fasanella was previously employed by the Diocese of Paterson as Director of Development and Planning and has extensive teaching and administrative experience both in archdiocesan schools and other Catholic schools in New Jersey. Post-secondary experience includes positions at William Paterson College and Manhattan College. She is currently an adjunct professor at Caldwell College in the Graduate School of Education.
Dr. Fasanella received an Ed.D in Education Administration and Supervision from Seton Hall University, an M.A. from New Jersey City University in Reading Education, a B.A. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from New Jersey City University, and certification in Educational Administration and Supervision from Saint Peter’s College.
The Board of Trustees of Holy Family Academy of Bayonne is delighted to have an individual of this caliber to lead HFA into the future and continue its mission of excellence as an all-girls Catholic academy.
Dr. Karen Fasanella with Leo Hurley, Board of Trustees President