ALJ HS senior is Heisman High School Scholarship school-level winner

ALJ HS senior is Heisman High School Scholarship school-level winner

CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School senior Gianna Frino was recently named a school-level winner in the quest for a 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship, awarded by the Heisman Trophy Trust. School winners continued on for the chance to become state winners, national finalists and national winners. State winners receive a $1,000 college […]

Enjoying ‘Coffee With a Clark Cop’

Enjoying ‘Coffee With a Clark Cop’

CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department had its first-ever Coffee With a Clark Cop event on Monday, Nov. 14, at Manny’s Diner. The event was part of a nationwide effort by law enforcement agencies to meet with the community they serve over a cup of joe to get to know one another. “It is […]

Mother Seton donates Thanksgiving food baskets

Mother Seton donates Thanksgiving food baskets

CLARK, NJ — Each year, the students of Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark collect at least 40 baskets of food, each accompanied by a turkey. These baskets are donated to St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth. These baskets are in addition to the weekly donations of sandwiches and food to St. Joseph’s. […]

Mother Seton Regional HS welcomes former governor

Mother Seton Regional HS welcomes former governor

CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School’s newly formed leadership team welcomed New Jersey’s first female governor, Christine Todd Whitman, to the school on Thursday, Oct. 27. This team consists of nearly 60 students and is facilitated by John Odin, Introduction to Criminal Justice course instructor. The leadership team created the Special Speaker Series […]

Kumpf students participate in Thanksgiving food drive

Kumpf students participate in Thanksgiving food drive

CLARK, NJ — Carl H. Kumpf Middle School students recently participated in the school’s annual Thanksgiving food drive. Students were asked to donate nonperishable items. This year, all donations went to a local food pantry. School counselor Danielle Crincoli, who spearheaded the service project, said, “We are so proud of our students for their participation […]

Former Clark councilman petitions for new GSP exit

CLARK, NJ — Former Clark Councilman Bill Caruso said he is trying to establish a townwide petition to reevaluate the need for a new Garden State Parkway exit on Inman Avenue in Colonia, just south of Exit 135. At a recent meeting in Clark, many township residents requested that Caruso take on this project, which […]

ALJ marine biology classes are a day at the beach

ALJ marine biology classes are a day at the beach

CLARK, NJ — Students in Louis Van Bergen’s Marine Biology classes at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark spent Thursday, Oct. 27, at Sandy Hook conducting marine field studies. The students had learned in class and then put their knowledge into practice in the field. During the field trip, students studied three areas of […]

ALJ Marching Crusaders are MetLife champions

ALJ Marching Crusaders are MetLife champions

CLARK, NJ — In October, Arthur L. Johnson High School’s marching band performed at the Ludwig Musser Classic at MetLife Stadium. Fifty-five bands of various sizes performed, and ALJ came home as Ludwig Open Group I class champions. ALJ music teacher Erik Krebl said, “Some of the best bands in the state were in attendance. […]

2022 Spring GPA Challenge Breakfast honors Challenge winners

2022 Spring GPA Challenge Breakfast honors Challenge winners

CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department had a breakfast in honor of the 2022 spring athletics GPA Challenge winners, the softball team. The event, sponsored by the Athletic Department, was in the Arthur L. Johnson High School cafeteria. The Crusader GPA Challenge prize is awarded each season to […]