December 22, 2016
Students at Arthur L. Johnson High School participated in a three day gingerbread house building competition in the Media Center during their activity period. The three day long culinary competition featured eight teams varying in grade level. One team even featured history teachers, David Fosco and Fredy Reyes. Student Cheyenne Doggett said, “Building gingerbread houses during spirit week is fun to do as a team and shows school spirit. Go Johnson!” The competition, hosted by the ALJ Media Center along with the Student Movement Against Cancer Club, donated all entry fees to a family in need for the Holidays. First, second, and third place winners will receive a pizza party. The winners of the competition will be announced during the Winter Pep Rally which is taking place Friday, December 23.
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On December 20th, students, teachers and staff decked the halls with all sorts of holiday hats and funky hair. Celebrants donned everything from chimney hats to Christmas trees. Seniors pushed school rules by wearing their most festive holiday pajamas. Fun was had by all.
December 19, 2016 The halls were filled with ugly sweaters as ALJ began its annual Holiday Spirit Week. Students donned everything from sequined "mom" sweaters and vests, to home made creations. Even teachers were in on the spirit. Students in every grade competed during activity periods for bragging rights and Dunkin' Donuts gift cards. Judges carefully considered the fleecy creations and decided on winners in each activity period. The winners were Dira Kasey for Block 3 and Gina Pace for Block 4.
By Julia Tyrie--Courtesy of TapIntoClark.com CLARK, NJ - On Nov. 30, 2016, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Key Club successfully made 1,160 sandwiches to give to the homeless. The sandwich making event draws a big crowd, increasing every year. This year broke the record, with the most amount of people and sandwiches ever made.
The many jars of peanut butter and jelly were all used, with clubbers creating the sandwiches at a rapid pace. The group assembled for a photo right after the sandwiches were made and ready to be shipped to the Elizabeth Coalition for the Homeless. Key Club president Hart Tecson enjoyed seeing all the progress being made. He also hoped that this event would continue to grow for next year as well, and knowing the success this year, probably will. On Thursday, December 08, 2016, the Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department held a breakfast in honor of the 2016 Fall Athletics G.P.A. Challenge winners, the Field Hockey Team. The event, sponsored by the Athletic Department, was held in the Arthur L. Johnson Cafeteria.
The Crusader G.P.A. Challenge is awarded each season to the team that finishes with the highest overall G.P.A. amongst athletic teams seasonally. They will be presented with certificates, have their team memorialized on a plaque, and be invited for a “Breakfast with the A.D.” to celebrate their actions both in the classrooms and on the courts. The G.P.A. Challenge for the Fall Athletic Season went to the Field Hockey Team, with a G.P.A. of 3.9079. Members of the Field Hockey include: Natalie Carnovale, Nicole Drapinski, Katie Prestinari, Larissa Vena, Gina Strumolo, Emma Francisco, Jessica Lopez, Shelby Lynes, Danielle Nugent, Amy Wysocki, Alyssa Colicchio, Nina Couzzi, Victoria Marano, Kaylee Parkhill, Serafina Perrotto, Amanda Zambrana, Emma Hilton, Taylor Turek, Jordyn Walsh. The ALJ Crusader of the Month for December 2016 is senior, Gina Pace. Gina is a varsity volleyball player and participates in clubs such as student council, TV club, speech and debate, and heros and cool kids. Gina is looking forward to traveling in the Spring to Switzerland and Italy with the History Club. In her free time, Gina is usually making videos for ALJ Today and she enjoys watching many TV shows including The Office. Gina aspires to attend college for four years and major in TV/Film production. She hopes to intern and eventually get a job for The Ellen Show. Mr. Scardilli's Digital Imaging (Photography) class decdided to create their own freeze frame moment and jumped on the mannequin challenge bandwagon. Check it out.
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