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Each January at the annual Winter Convention, the NJASC honors two student leaders - one from middle school and another from high school - as its' Student Leaders of the Year. The NJASC State Officers carefully review all award applications and make the final determination of the two winners...
Justin Rand, Lacey Township High School
2008 NJASC High School Student Leader of the Year
Justin Rand |
Justin has been a leader throughout his high school years, as President of Student Council, captain of the Varsity Football and Basketball teams. His excellence on the field earned him a News 12 Statewide Scholar-Athlete award. His excellence in leadership started a Winter Coat Drive, raised money for the "Oceans Of Love" cancer support organization, and can be seen on a regular basis in the weight room when he works with and mentors underclassmen. In the words of Advisor Patricia DeFelice, "he is able to balance academics and co-curricular activities very well." This is an understatement, as he is ranked 6th out of a class of 420 with a 4.7 GPA, has been on the Honor Roll for all four years, serving as an active member of NHS, and represnted his school at the Hugh O'Brien ("HOBY") Youth Conference - all while he has "been instrumental in returning school spirit to Lacey Township High School." |
Lauren Nunes , Lopatcong Middle School
2008 NJASC Middle Level Student Leader of the Year
Lauren Nunes |
Lauren has been a leader in the Lopatcong Middle School Student Council for three years, and currently serves as its President. She has coordinated many events including Talent Show, School Spirit Day, Almost Anything Goes, Mini-LTC, Street Cleanup, and Dress Code Fashion Show. In the words of Advisor Kenney Lutz, she "has moved our Student Council to the top in all areas and is willing to help others in doing the same." She leads in academics, and as captain of the school cheerleading squad. Her dedication carries over into commmunity service - she has volunteered at the local food pantry, visits local senior citizen centers to do arts/crafts, and traveled to Newark to participate in a diverstiy project. Both peers and teachers respect Lauren for the devotion and effort that she puts into everything she does. |
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For more news on what's happening in our NJASC member schools, read the latest edition of our award-winning publication: NJASC REVIEW - March 2008 What's going on in YOUR school? Tell us about it, and maybe we can spread the word! To submit an article for consideration in future editions of the NJASC Review, e-mail it to review08@njasc.org. |
