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Scotch Plains, NJ: Union Catholic proudly inducted 128 students into the National Honor Society during a special ceremony at the school on Thursday night.

Scotch Plains, NJ: Ever since Matt Lubin was a sophomore at Union Catholic, he wanted to become a fireman. Now, 17 years after he graduated from UC, Lubin is making a huge impact as a Lieutenant in the Cranford Fire Department and the Emergency Management Coordinator.

Township of Washington, NJ: On September 29, 2021, Immaculate Heart Academy held its Honors Convocation Ceremony to recognize students who achieved academic success in the 2020-21 school year.

Newark, NJ: Trust in your team. Even if you’re a person who likes to do a lot of things by yourself, you have to be able to lean on others. Our Headmaster Fr. Ed says this all the time. “There’s two things you need to do to grow up. Admit that you’re wrong and ask for help.”

Newark, NJ: Jacob Rodriguez ran for three touchdowns and JoJo Garcia intercepted a pass in the end zone on 4th-and-goal in the final minute to give Hudson Catholic a 19-14 victory over West Side at Schools Stadium in Newark.

Scotch Plains, NJ: Xin, who graduated from UC this past May and is currently a student at the Parsons School of Design at The New School in New York City, recently earned a prestigious silver medal from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, which are presented by the Alliance For Young Artists and Writers.

Demarest, NJ: Holly Foothorap has a new appreciation for the value of a plastic bottle. During a 10-day service trip to the Dominican Republic, this Academy of the Holy Angels senior repurposed these ubiquitous recyclables to construct a durable home for a local family.

It’s a new way to Tricky Tray at St. Michael School in Cranford! You’re invited to St. Michael School Cranford's Annual Tricky Tray on Saturday, October 23rd located at 100 Alden Street in Cranford.

Scotch Plains, NJ: The memorable ceremony was held on Friday night at the Shackamaxon Country Club. Union Catholic proudly inducted 14 new members into its Hall of Fame during a very inspiring, emotional, and entertaining Hall of Fame Class of 2021 ceremony on Friday night.

Demarest, NJ: Register today for the Academy of the Holy Angels’ High School Fall Open House, and prepare to discover a world of innovation, aspiration, and exploration. This premier event of the season is set for Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Township of Washington, NJ: Immaculate Heart Academy successfully opened its doors to all students for in-person instruction in September 2021. The IHA administration; members of the Reopening Committee; and directors of studies, Mrs. Susan Malone and Mrs. Jeannine Woolley, made the necessary adjustments to the daily schedule to keep with the mission of the school while providing the IHA community the safest and healthiest environment possible.

Scotch Plains, NJ: Union Catholic Principal Sister Percylee Hart, RSM, received another very prestigious award when she was honored as a recipient of a Union County Lifetime Achievement Award by the Boys Scouts of America during an awards dinner on Tuesday at the Shackamaxon Country Club.

Scotch Plains, NJ: The rising juniors helped lead their team to the Commanders Cup Twins Kayla and Kaitlyn McKnight had an unforgettable experience when they recently attended Space Camp through a program with the SFIC (Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children). The rising juniors at Union Catholic, who spent five days at the Space Camp in Hunstville, Alabama, are extremely grateful for the opportunity.

Demarest, NJ: Music is a vital part of life for cellist Cecilia Yun, who recently earned a seat in the 2021-22 All-State Orchestra. “(Music) allows me to connect with others and express myself in a unique artistic way,” said Yun, who ranked tenth out of more than 50 of New Jersey’s high school cellists who participated in the competitive online audition process.

The Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Newark, which includes 74 elementary and high schools in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties, has announced its COVID-19 safety protocols for the 2021-2022 school year, which begins on September 8, 2021. 

Fort Lee, NJ: Christ the Teacher Academy has been named "Best for Elementary STEM Education - New Jersey" in LUXlife Magazine's 2021 Private Education Awards.

Scotch Plains, NJ: Twenty-nine UC students earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams during this past school year. Sixteen recent graduates of Union Catholic and 13 rising seniors at the school have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams during this past school year.

Late Tuesday night, Percylee Hart, R.S.M., stood in the Stage House Tavern in Mountainside, N.J., screaming. Wearing a royal blue jacket emblazoned with her school’s logo, the principal of Union Catholic Regional High School raised her fists—one clutching a small American flag—threw back her head and cheered as she watched the Olympian Sydney McLaughlin win a gold medal in the 400 meter hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo, JP: In an epic showdown for the ages, McLaughlin, the world record holder in the 400-meter hurdles, was trailing defending gold medalist Dalilah Muhammad by a couple strides as she approached the ninth hurdle in the gold medal race in the women's 400 hurdles on Tuesday at the Olympics in Tokyo.

Scotch Plains, NJ: It’s probably a pretty safe bet that everyone who gathers on the front lawn of Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains the evening of July 30 will be shouting, “Go Syd, Go!” as they watch star alumna Sydney McLaughlin compete in track and field at the Tokyo Olympics.