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Rainbow Girls mark 100 years of service Local organization celebrates century of service with project benefiting HomeFront BY JOE EMANSKI
Young women looking for ways to volunteer their time for a good cause have a variety of options available to them these days. Among them is the International Order of the Rainbow For Girls, a youth group for girls ages 11-20. The order formed its first assembly in McAlester, Oklahoma, in 1922, and a first New Jersey assembly was held in 1923. This fall, New Jersey assemblies marked a centur y in existence with luncheons and ser vice projects. Members of Trenton Assembly No. 9, which meets twice monthly in Mercer County, donated 100 purses to HomeFront for its ser vice project. HomeFront pursues its mission of ending homelessness in New Jersey by providing shelter, meals and necessities for families in need. The 22 members collected
100 “gently used” pocketbooks and filled them with toiletries and other essentials for women before donating them to the nonprofit. “The Rainbow Girls are mostly a ser vice organization, so we wanted to do something that was relevant to the community,” said Christine Storie, a Ewing resident who ser ves as mother advisor for the Trenton Assembly. “The young ladies, in combination with the parents and advisers who help us, collected items all year long to stuff in these bags.” Storie (who is also an account representative for Community News Ser vice, the publisher of the Ewing Obser ver), said the assembly held a luncheon on Sept. 25 that both current members and alumnae of the assembly attended. “We had octogenarians through 10-year-olds all sharing in the tradition,” Storie said. “It’s a sisterhood. It’s a community of ladies who go through the same set of traditions throughout the years.” Girls ages 5 through 10 are eligible to become Rainbow Girl pledges, while girls ages 11-20 are eligible to become See RAINBOW, Page 7
Golden year
West Windsor-Plainsboro South celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. For more on the history of the school, see the West Windsor Chronicles column on Page 14.
High school North & South girls’ tennis teams win CJ titles BY RICH FISHER
The tradition of tennis in the West Windsor-Plainsboro school district is well known, and this year the legacy wrote itself yet another new chapter. For the first time since West Windsor-Plainsboro North opened in 1997, both high
schools won Central Jersey championships in the same year. The top-seeded Northern Knights defeated 2nd-seeded Princeton, 3-2, in the Central Jersey Group III final, giving North its first sectional title since 2018 and second overall. The 3rd-seeded Pirates edged top-seeded Princeton, 3-2, in
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the CJ IV final for their first sectional crown since 2014. North fell to Ramapo, 3.5-1.5 in the Group III semifinal, while South beat Ridgewood 3-2 in the Group IV semis but fell to Ridge, 4-1, in the state final. Either way, it was a tremendous year for both squads, See TENNIS, Page 10
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RWJUH Hamilton November Healthy Living / Community Education Programs BRAIN HEALTH-LEARN PROVEN METHODS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN YOUNG
11 AM: Self-Care For Our Everyday Lives
Tuesday, Nov 7; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
With so much information out today on brain health what methods really work? Join Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D. to learn more about how to keep your brain young and turn back the clock on your aging brain.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH/ CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT
HEALTHY COOKING FOR ONE Thursday, Nov 9; 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Tuesday., Nov 7, 14, 21, & 28, December 5 & 12; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is an evidence-based health promotion program for people with chronic illness. CDSMP is a 6 session workshop designed for people with any ongoing health condition, such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and similar conditions. During the course participants will learn how to problem solve, set goals, and relaxation techniques to help manage chronic conditions.
CAREGIVER CONFERENCE
Thursday, Nov 9; 9:30-12:30 p.m. 10 AM: A Caregiver’s Guide To Finance
When you are a caregiver for a loved-one, paying attention to your self-care needs can help lower stress and bring focus to your emotional and physical well-being. Learning a few simple practices can help you develop a self-care plan for your overall wellness. Refreshments will be served.This program is funded through the Older American’s Act and the Mercer County Office on Aging.
This program will provide general information on legal, financial, and medical issues. Designed for caregivers of a loved one living with alzheimer’s or another dementia.
One doesn’t have to be the loneliest number…it can be the healthiest! Let’s plan easy meals and sample some singleserving sustenance! Fee: $5 per person. Taryn Krietzman, RDN
ANTIQUES ON THE ROAD Tuesday, Nov 14; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Join Tom Petrino of Time Travelers Antiques to find out what’s hot (and what’s not) in the antiques and collectable market. Please bring one item to have appraised. Tom is certified by the Appraisers Guild of American and serves as acting appraiser for the NJ Treasury.
MANAGING STRESS AND DIABETES
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? **VIRTUAL**
Meditation has been shown to quiet your restless mind and help your entire body to relax. Come experience what all the buzz is about. Beginners welcome. Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Therapies Nurse.
All things seasonal, all the time! Learn what wonderful fruits and vegetable are up to this time of year and how to make them shine! Taryn Krietzman, RDN
Wednesday, Nov 15; 1:00-2:00 p.m.
COLOR ME HOOPY
Tuesday, Nov 28; 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov 16; 12:00-1:00 p.m.
ASK THE DIETITIAN HEALTHRYTHMS® DRUMMING Monday, Nov 20; 3:00-6:00 p.m. Do you have a question about diet and CIRCLE Wednesday, Nov 15; 7 to 8 p.m.
Join our drumming circle and help drum your cares away. This evidence-based program is shown to reduce blood pressure, calm stress and increase the fun in your life. Drums provided. Fee: $15. Mauri Tyler, CTRS, CMP
DON’T LET THE WINTER BLUES GET YOU DOWN Thursday, Nov 16; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
The long winter months are right around the corner, so now is the time to learn how to respond to those blues. Anjali Bhandarkar, MD will be discussing depression, anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder with their risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments. Dinner included.
Tuesday, Nov 14; 3:00-4:00 p.m.
This is a very popular class, and with good reason; it’s so much fun. Hoola Hooping is so much easier with an “adult sized” hoop and the right instruction. Learn skills and techniques, hoops provided. Angela Reitter, certified Hoop Love Coach and Hoola-Fit Instructor. Fee- $15
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nutrition? Join a community education dietitian for a one-on-one Q&A. Registration is required. Taryn Krietzman, RDN
Thursday, Nov 30; 10:00-12:00 p.m. Ultrasound of heel and personalized information. Appointment required.
THE AARP DRIVING COURSE
PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP
Monday, Dec 4; 9:00-3:00 p.m.
Be a safer, better driver. Most insurance companies will lower your premium with a completion certificate. Bring your NJ or PA drivers license. Fee: $20 for AARP members presenting a valid AARP card; $25 for nonmembers. Cash or check only to AARP.
Tuesday, Nov 21; 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.
DANCE IT OUT! GIVING THANKS FOR DANCE
WHAT’S EATING YOU?
Wednesday, Dec 6; 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov 27; 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Support group for people experiencing emotional eating. Peer support is key. We offer a safe space to connect with others who are going through similar experiences.
When in doubt, dance it out! Find your rhythm and ease the everyday stresses of life with movement. All ages welcome, no experience required.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
This support group is for people living with diabetes. Learn how to cope with stress and diabetes in a healthy way.
Thursday, Dec 7; 5:00-6:00 p.m.
The Gift of Being Present Healthy eating starts early! Empower kids with culinary skills and nutrition knowledge to become their healthiest selves! For children 5 years and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $5 per person. Taryn Krietzman, RDN
*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
Better Health Programs/Complimentary Membership at 65+ Years Old LET’S TALK, A SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP
Wednesdays; Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 10:0011:00 a.m.
I BREAK FOR MOMENTS, NOT PARKINSON’S Monday, Nov 6; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
The symptoms and management of “off” periods in Parkinson’s Disease will be discussed by Jill Giordano-Farmer, DO, from the Global Neurosciences Institute. This is managed through medication change, surgical interventions and behavior strategies. These will be touched on throughout the program.
Scan the QR code to register and become a member or call 609-584-5900 or email bhprogram@rwjbh.org to learn more. *Registration and free Membership required to attend the Better Health Programs
YOGA CLASSES
Tuesday, Nov 7 and 21; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tuesday, Nov 7 and 21; 11:00-12:00 p.m.
GAME TIME!
MAPS, THE TREE OF LIFE ART WORKSHOP
PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS FROM LONG TERM CARE COST Fiona Van Dyck, Elder Law Attorney will discuss estate planning for the second half of life and give information about protecting the assets you’ve worked so hard for.
Bring your grandkid(s) for an afternoon of crafting and fun. Let your imaginations run wild while bonding with your loved ones. Open to ages 5+
Here we are ready to start the season of autumn. What better way to begin fall with your creation of “the tree of life”? In this workshop, we will create the tree of life that speaks to you – its colors, branches, production of sprouts and/or leaves. Bring pictures from magazines, your own photos, the colors you associate with your tree – paints, crayons and colored pencils will do. We will explore it all in this workshop and gain connection as we embrace this season together. With Artist and Healing Art Instructor, Jane Zamost.
HEALTHY HOLIDAY EATING
FRIENDSGIVING BRUNCH
The holidays are a busy and celebration-filled time of year! We begin to anticipate the joys (and the MANY enticing dishes) of the season. It’s important that we prepare ourselves for these inevitable temptations, but still honor our favorite traditions and stay present with those we love. In this program we will go over ways to make smart choices as we celebrate the season. Taryn Krietzman, RDN
Happy Thanksgiving! Celebrating this time of year with family is super important, but how about celebrating with friends? Whether you come alone to meet new people or come to catch up with old friends, Friendsgiving is a place to reflect on what we are grateful for with an enjoyable meal provided to you. Come on in and celebrate Thanksgiving with your Better Health Program family!
Thursday, Nov 9; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Join old friends or make new ones and have some fun playing games. We supply a variety of board games, or Join old friends or make new ones and have some fun playing games. We supply a variety of board games, or bring your own and teach others how to play. Light snacks provided.
GRANDPARENTS CRAFT DAY Friday, Nov 10; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov 15; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov 16; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov 17; 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Monday , Nov 20; 2:00-3:00 p.m.
APPS, AND YOU: PART II
Wednesday, Nov 29; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
The travel trainers from the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association will conduct a follow-up training to the Transportation and Technology class. This session will be class driven and include hands-on instruction. Attendees will be able to ask their questions about using the travel apps covered in the previous session. Make sure to bring your phone, tablet, or laptop! If you would like assistance in creating an account for the NJ Transit App or Uber/Lyft, make sure to have a credit card and email address and be able to access your inbox.
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Three running unopposed for WW-P Board of Ed She graduated from Northern Valley county level through the N.J. School Regional High School in Demarest and Boards Association, currently serving as Three seats are up for election on the earned a bachelor’s degree in interna- the Mercer County representative on the Windsor-Plainsboro Board of Education tional area studies from Duke University. NJSBA Board of Directors, the vice presiin the Tuesday, Nov. 7 election—two in She also holds a master’s degree in non- dent for the Mercer County School Board West Windsor and one in Plainsboro. All profit management from the New School Association and Mercer County SBA’s candidates are incumbents who are run- University. She is currently serving her immediate past president. Krug has ning unopposed. earned NJSBA’s Certified Board Memfourth term on the school board. Running for reelection in West Windber, Master Board Member, Krug previously worked in sor are Dana Krug and Shwetha Shetty, advertising, marketing commuand Certified Board Leader who are running together on the “For nication and strategy, and mardesignations. In addition, she Our Community.” In Plainsboro, Loi keting systems development. actively supports her underMoliga is running under the slogan “Put- She has served as the president graduate alma mater by servting Students First.” ing on two alumni boards and and chair of the Friends of the The WWP News asked each of the can- West Windsor Library, the touras a reunion class co-chair. didates to provide biographical informa- nament director for the West Candidate statement: Being tion about themselves and a statement Windsor-Plainsboro Babe Ruth a West Windsor-Plainsboro of up to 1,000 words regarding why they State Baseball Tournament for School Board school board Krug are running for reelection to the board. U14 and for U15, and the comember is a rewarding responTheir answers are presented in alphabeti- president of the Community sibility and one that I enjoy. cal order below. Each of the statements Middle School PTSA. Throughout my tenure, I have been represents the candidate’s personal view On the WW-P School Board, Krug has grateful to have had the opportunity to and do not represent the West Windsor- chaired each of the three board commit- support many families on their children’s Plainsboro School Board. tees (Curriculum & Instruction, Adminis- educational journeys. *** I have also helped lead the district tration & Facilities and Finance). She also Dana Krug has lived in West Windsor was chair of the Board Negotiations Com- through exciting and sometimes chalsince 1995. Her three children recently mittee for the district’s negotiations with lenging times, including major weather graduated from WW-P High School North; the teachers’ association, the WWPEA, events, developing and executing a $115 each having attended WW-P schools from for four contracts. million referendum, and a global panKindergarten through 12th grade. She represents WW-P at the state and demic. Each day I take my tremendous responsibility as a West Windsor-Plainsboro school board member seriously. I read district documents and policies diligently. I engage in dialog with the administration and my colleagues, in the district and across the state, to ensure that our We are a newsroom of your neighbors. The West Windsor and Plainsboro News is for local people, by decisions support our community. I enjoy local people. As part of the community, the Gazette does more than just report the news—it connects busi- meeting with families and community nesses with their customers, organizations with their members and neighbors with one another. As such, members at local events. our staff sets out to make our town a closer place by giving readers a reliable source to turn to when they I am a long-time community volunteer, want to know what’s going on in their neighborhood. having held many leadership roles in Community News Service SENIOR COMMUNITY EDITOR organizations that promote the academic, 9 Princess Road, Suite M Bill Sanservino (Ext. 104) social, emotional, and physical well-being Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 CONTRIBUTING WRITER of children and families. 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advocate for students. I have served as President of the Mercer County School Board Association, and now Vice President, to ensure that our county colleagues have an opportunity to share common concerns and learn from each other. I also hold the NJSBA Board of Directors delegate role for Mercer County. In this position, I work with colleagues across the state to guide the NJSBA in its mission and its work. Lifelong learning is important to me. I earned NJSBA’s Certified Board Member, Master Board Member, and Certified Board Leader designations. Each of these designations required participation in NJSBA conferences and courses, leadership responsibilities and a commitment to the mission of school board members in New Jersey. On the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School Board, I have served as the chair of each of the board’s three committees at different times during my board tenure. I have led many efforts (with members of the administration and board colleagues), including the establishment of the Dual Language Instruction program, the expansion of AP courses in the social science disciplines, and the enhancement of special education services, including job training and assisting with the transition to post graduate life. I have chaired the Board Negotiations Committee for the district’s negotiations with the teachers’ association, the WWPEA, for four contracts. Also, I have chaired the district’s negotiations team with the service association, the WWPSA. I am proud of the work we did to build consensus and develop fair contracts with these associations. In my upcoming school board term, I plan to continue advocacy with my state colleagues through the NJSBA. Some topics that will need to be addressed at the state level include state funding and later start times for schools. I look forward to continuing to work on these and other topics. Many pressing issues requiring board and district focus will continue into my next term. These include teacher recruitment and retention, transportation concerns, and school building capacity issues, among others. The projected number of developments, many of which are already under way, will bring many more students to our district. This growth needs to be carefully monitored and managed through staffing and building use. Further, public education will be dealing with the issues that the pandemic laid bare, including inequities, social and emotional learning and sup-
ports, and learning acceleration for years I am running for re-election so that I to come. can continue to be a voice for our comI look forward to working with my munity and serve the students in our board colleagues and the WW-P admin- district, especially as we face challenges istration to continue to enhance the edu- that not only impact our nation’s schools cational experience for the students and but WW-P as well. The pandemic may families of West Windsor and Plainsboro. be in our rear-view mirror, but its lasting *** effects are front and center, especially Loi Moliga has lived in Plainsboro for with students facing social-emotional 17 years. She attended Aiea High School learning challenges as they return to the in Hawaii and earned a bachelor’s degree classroom. in social work from Whittier College. She We do not know the long-term impact went on to earn a master’s in social ser- the pandemic had on our students, who vice administration from the University of may have experienced learning loss, Chicago. social isolation, or anxiety resulting in Moliga has served one-term school refusal due to not being as a BOE member and she conin the classroom for almost two tinues to be actively involved years. I will continue to support in her children’s schools, havthe district’s efforts in addressing recently served on the PTA ing these issues with additional board at Wicoff Elementary resources, professional develand now on the PTA board at opment, continued assessMillstone River and Commuments, and evaluations of these nity schools. cohorts to better understand Candidate statement: Over where students are at and how Moliga the past 17 years, my husband to support them as they move and I have been fortunate to through our schools. raise our three children, ages 9, 12, and Another issue that’s been exacerbated 16, in Plainsboro. During this time, I have by the pandemic is the teacher shortage. been actively involved in our schools, With fewer college students entering the from serving on several PTA boards to teaching profession, WW-P, like many serving as a committee chairperson, other districts in New Jersey, is chalorganizing numerous book fairs, year- lenged with finding qualified teachers books, carnivals, entertainment nights, to replace retirees. The district has been assisting with science fairs, field days, proactive by advocating for solutions and co-leading HSN boys’ soccer booster with state leaders and looking at alterclub. In our community, I volunteer as a nate pathways to find talented and qualico-leader for a Girl Scout troop, and have fied educators; however, it will be an issue been involved in coaching my children’s that we will continue to face in the coming recreational sports teams and robotics years. teams. I truly enjoy supporting and cheerAn issue on the local level that will ing on our students, whether in the class- impact our schools over the next many room, on the stage, or in the stands. years is the growth anticipated with the Because of this volunteer work, I’ve building and completion of the many difbeen lucky to meet and work with many ferent residential developments in both WW-P parents and students. This work towns, especially in West Windsor. All has given me a unique opportunity to lis- the referendum projects are completed or ten to community members as they share near completion, and with the anticipated what is important to them. I care deeply growth, the district will need to evaluabout what happens in our WW-P com- ate how to best use the expanded space munity, and for the last three years, I to benefit our students to the maximum have had the honor to serve as one of the extent possible. In fact, because of referPlainsboro representatives on the Board endum projects and other factors falling of Education, being a voice for our com- into place, this is the first year full-day munity and supporting decisions that put Kindergarten was implemented in the our students first. district, which I know is welcome news My first BOE term was marked by the for so many families. pandemic and its immediate aftermath. I WW-P continues to rank as one of the had a front-row seat, witnessing the amaz- best school districts in the state of New ing work that the district and its teachers Jersey, thanks to the work of our adminand staff did to provide the best possible istration, teachers, and students. With the learning environment for our students. implementation of full-day Kindergarten My time on the BOE’s Finance committee this year and the referendum projects and now the Curriculum committee has moving towards completion, it is an excitallowed for an even more in-depth look ing time at WW-P, with a lot to be proud at the dedication of our administrators, of. If elected, I look forward to continuteachers, and staff amidst the many chal- ing the work over the next 3 years, always lenges in this post-pandemic landscape. keeping in mind to advocate for our stu-
dents and to make decisions that always transparency and to engage in collaboraput our students first. tive communication with our fellow com*** munity members and township officials. Shwetha Shetty has lived in West Wind- Much has been accomplished in the last sor since 2005 with her husband, Raj. She term, but there are also several critical holds a post-master’s supervisor certifi- areas that require our continued attention cation from Caldwell University, an edu- and dedication over the course of the next cational specialist degree in school and few years. community psychology from Seton Hall Looking forward, I feel that the School University, a master’s in education (psy- Board and School Administration must chological studies) from Seton Hall Uni- continue to stay focused on preparing versity and a bachelor’s degree in psy- our students for a rapidly evolving world. chology from Rutgers University. By ensuring that the school curricuShetty has served as a school psychol- lum embraces innovation, technology, ogist in the N.J. public school system and critical thinking, we will be able to for over 22 years, she has also empower our children to not served as the district coordinaonly succeed academically, tor of school mental health serbut also to become lifelong vices, and now is the Supervilearners and adaptable leaders sor of Student Support Services in their future endeavors. in the N.J. school district where While academic standards she works. must be maintained and Shetty and her husband have enhanced within WWP, the two sons who have attended School Board must also conMaurice Hawk, Dutch Neck, tinue to ensure that our stuShetty Millstone River, Village, Comdents’ mental health needs munity Middle School and High remain a top priority and that School North. all students feel safe and heard in their She has been involved with West Wind- respective schools. Finally, as our comsor Little League, WW-P Soccer Associa- munity continues to evolve and grow, the tion, and the West Windsor Hoopsters, School Board must plan accordingly from as well as their school athletic teams, the standpoint of infrastructure, facilities, booster clubs and PTA and ongoing maintenance. Candidate statement: I have been honOur classrooms, laboratories, athletic ored to serve as a member of the WWP fields, etc. must continue to improve so School Board for the past 18-plus months. that they meet the high standards that I am proud of the work that my fellow our students deserve, while the Board board members and I have done to main- also stays focused on responsibly mantain the high levels of educational attain- aging the townships’ valuable funds. As ment that this community has come to a School Board Member, I commit to takexpect while also prioritizing our stu- ing into consideration the feedback and dents’ social-emotional well-being. suggestions provided by my fellow WWP As a member of the Finance Commit- community members. tee, I have seen firsthand how the School As both an educator and long-time resiBoard has strived to be responsible stew- dent of West Windsor, it has been a priviards of taxpayer financial resources that lege to serve as a member of the Board have been allocated to the school system. thus far, and I look forward to three more In all our endeavors, diversity, equity and years of bringing my own passion for and inclusion have been a key focus area. perspectives on education to the Board Finally, we have done our best to provide and the broader school community.
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RAINBOW continued from Page 1 Rainbow Girls. After the age of 20, many Rainbow Girls remain involved with their assemblies as advisers to the group. The order is affiliated with the Masonic Lodges, Order of the Eastern Star Chapters, and Courts of Amaranth. At the state (or countr y) level, the order is divided into grand assemblies; local assemblies are organized at the town level. There are eight local assemblies in New Jersey, including Trenton No. 9, which is based at the Masonic Lodge on Nottingham Way in Hamilton. The assembly’s stated goal is for Rainbow girls to learn about charity, hope and ser vice through their involvement and support with various projects, benefiting such causes as Shriners Hospital for Children, Elizabeth H. Repka Charity Fund, Scottish Rite Learning Centers and the ARC of NJ. Today, The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls has assemblies in 47 states; only Delaware, Utah and Wyoming do not have grand assemblies. Addition ally, there are assemblies in nine other countries, including Canada, Australia, Germany, Brazil and Japan. To be eligible to be a pledge or a Rainbow girl, a candidate must be unmarried and be either a friend of a Rainbow girl, the daughter or granddaughter of a Master Mason, or a member of the Eastern Star or Majority Rainbow Girl. A prospective member must also be recommended by two Rainbow girls and sponsored by an adult. Local assemblies are usually happy to help candidates obtain recommendations and sponsors. Christine’s daughter, Bella, now 20, first joined the Rainbow Girls when she was 12. Today, Christine ser ves as mother advisor, and Bella as grand worthy advisor for the New Jersey Grand
Assembly, in addition to her duties as a member of the Trenton assembly. “We tr y to get out into the community,” Christine said. “We do membership tables at trade shows, at community events — the Hamilton National Night Out is a big opportunity for us. We do a lot by Facebook and word of mouth.” Storie says Rainbow girls get opportunities for leadership, ser vice and public speaking experience. While faith in a supreme being is a listed requirement, she says that girls of any faith are welcome. Storie said the Trenton assembly has supported organizations such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County and the Eastern Star Masonic Home. “The fun thing is that the young ladies pick the charities,” she said. “Ever y four months, we switch officers, and a different girl is the worthy advisor or the president. Ever y four months, they have an opportunity to change our charity and learn new things about the community.” Most recently, the Trenton assembly was doing work to benefit the Foundation for Fighting Blindness. As is true for many of the groups affiliated with Masons or Shriners, the International Order of the Rainbow For Girls is steeped in organizational traditions. “We’ve been opening our meetings the same way for a hundred years,” Storie said. In a typical meeting, the assembly will give the Rainbow girls opportunities to stand up and talk about committees they’ve been working on. “It can range from a fun project they’ve been working on to a ser vice project or fundraiser — anything from
working on a scrapbook to learning how to talk about Rainbow in public,” Storie said. “All those things we tr y to encourage, and we let them learn from each other. We dont have a set curriculum. The younger girls learn front he older girls. It’s a fun process and really sweet to watch.” On Oct. 28, the Trenton assembly held a BowTique Yard Sale. Upcoming
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Blaze through any feelings of seasonal malaise with the stroke of a brush or a stoke of the creative fires, where just participating in artistic activities from painting to performing can be the last piece to maintaining a balanced sense of physical, mental, and social health. The strength of this connection may vary per person, but as research indicates its powerful capabilities to keep minds sharp, bodies in shape, and friends in shared spaces, many are more than eager to reinforce the impact of these studies with their own lived experiences. Arts & Health Mercer is a countywide initiative that unites creative and cultural organizations in Mercer County to emphasize how artistic expression can improve both individual and community wellbeing. The new coalition launches its first annual observance of Arts and Health Month this November with events and programs promoting the health benefits of the arts, complete with an opening celebration and reception at the Robert Wood John-
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doing arts and health programming here and there throughout, some with a deeper focus than others, but it certainly was of interest to everyone because we could see how our role was really important in helping people to heal through the pandemic and otherwise,” she said.
Arts & Health Mercer is a collaborative effort between arts and cultural organizations like the West Windsor Arts Council, above, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, below, the Princeton University Art Museum, the Princeton Public Library, the Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton University Concerts, McCarter Theatre, Morven Museum & Garden, and Art Against Racism, to recognize November as Arts and Health Month. Photos courtesy of the WWAC and PSO staff.
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over Mercer County to join and list their respective November events online. The Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, for example, has shared details about its morning wellness walks that take place on the first Thursday of every month. Green noted that the Arts & Health Mercer site serves as a single location where people can browse a wide range of activities, workshops, and speaking engagements across the region’s disciplines. While some are more focused on one side or the other, she added, “There’s always this intersection between the arts and health.”
Events Experience the catharsis of putting a personal story to paper with the Morven Museum & Garden and the Princeton Public Library workshop “Writing Toward Hope and Healing,” where poet-author
Musician Jon Batiste and author Suleika Jaouad, left, are the focus of “The Beat Goes On: Healing from Cancer Through Music,” a sold-out Princeton University Concerts event combining the strength of music and conversation on Wednesday, November 15, at the Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. A book club for Jaouad’s memoir “Between Two Kingdoms,” right, introduces the writer’s journey of resilience two times, both in person at the Princeton Public Library and via Zoom, on Wednesday, November 1. These programs are followed by a related Arts Council of Princeton embroidery workshop with artist Diana Weymar on Friday, November 17, which continues her “Interwoven Stories” narrative stitching project with input from the community. three-pronged effort connecting PUC with other Arts & Health Mercer groups, the first of which is a book club with the Princeton Public Library on Jaouad’s book, “Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted,” on Wednesday, November 1, both in person at PPL and later via Zoom. PPL adult programming manager Janie Hermann and PUC outreach manager
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Shawn Jones shares the true power of perseverance in the face of trauma on Sunday, November 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Morven Museum & Garden’s Stockton Education Center, 55 Stockton Street in Princeton. Another discussion, “An Evening with Jhumpa Lahiri in Conversation with Zahid Chaudhar y,” brings the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and translator who recently served as a professor of creative writing at Princeton University back to campus for a night of discussion with Chaudhary, an English department faculty member and Institute for Advanced Study fellow. Lahiri will talk about “her newest collection of short stories, which she wrote in Italian and then co-translated into English, about her life’s work, and about the power of translation” in this collaboration between McCarter Theatre, Labyrinth Books, and the Princeton Public Library at the McCarter Theatre Center’s Matthews Theater on Thursday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m. Every ticket comes with a complimentary copy of Lahiri’s latest book, “Roman Stories.” Green is looking forward to the Princeton University Concerts’ “The Beat Goes On: Healing from Cancer through Music” program with musician Jon Batiste and
author Suleika Jaouad on Wednesday, November 15, at the Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. Although the event has since sold out, PUC stated on its website that any “turned back tickets will be made available at 11 a.m. daily and 45 minutes before the event at the box office.” After graduating from Princeton University in 2010, Jaouad was hospitalized with leukemia and found solace in writing about her cancer in “Life, Interrupted,” a syndicated New York Times column that then became an Emmy-winning video series. According to PUC materials, she shared how her longtime partner, Batiste—the composer, bandleader, and musical director who won Album of the Year at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2022—brought his band to play live music for her and others in the oncology ward, bringing comfort to a space typically deprived of such sounds. The program starts this season of the PUC’s “Healing with Music” series “with a conversation, permeated by live performance[s] of works meaningful to Suleika’s recovery, about music’s role through illness and how they have managed to convert isolation into art.” “The Beat Goes On” is also part of a
Dasha Koltunyuk lead the discussions of “Between Two Kingdoms,” which, as per the PUC page for the event, “follows Suleika Jaouad’s incredible battle with cancer, her journey with introspection once she recovered, and the role creativity played throughout.”
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From ARTS & HEALTH, Page 5 The theme of restoration continues with an embroidery circle workshop facilitated by local artist and activist Diana Weymar, a frequent collaborator of Jaouad, for a new iteration of “Interwoven Stories,” Weymar’s “community-based narrative stitching project,” at the Arts Council of Princeton on Friday, November 17. Another series, “Drawing Nature from the Collections,” pairs artist Barbara DiLorenzo from the Arts Council of Princeton with the Princeton University Art Museum for free weekly online lessons where attendees reinterpret a naturethemed work from PUAM collections every Thursday in November at 8 p.m. Attendees will learn how to create perspective and choose a color palette while observing works by artists such as Paul Cézanne and Howard Russell Butler. WWAC covers many creative bases with an “Open Mouth Poetry” session where poets ages 15 and older can read their original works to a “supportive audience,” as well as the annual “Off the Wall” holiday market and affordable art show that also opens on November 19. But what Green draws attention to are the workshops—priced accordingly for both members and non-members with additional material fees as required—where attendees can construct mental health card boxes that serve as a physical representation of keeping the eight Dimensions of Wellness in harmony, string together diffuser lava bead bracelets with soothing essential oils, or make decorative, scented soaps for practicing self-care. “At West Windsor Arts, we created several workshops specifically for the Arts & Health initiative that are geared towards craft-oriented arts experiences, because we find that not every artistic experience has to be creating your masterwork painting in order to provide personal benefit,” Green added in a quote. For another change of pace worth its weight in wellness, participants are
In this series of live, virtual drawing sessions guided by Barbara DiLorenzo of the Arts Council of Princeton and the Princeton University Art Museum, attendees can create pastel pieces inspired by pieces like Paul Cézanne’s “Mont Sainte-Victoire” (ca. 1904-6), left. Every Thursday night class focuses on a nature-themed work from the PUAM collections and the artistic techniques used to create them. Photo courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum and Bruce M. White.
requested to bring their own yoga mats for a one-hour meditation workshop where they will learn stress-busting breathing practices for escaping that tense headspace one “inhale, exhale, repeat” at a time. To register in advance or see additional details, times, and more, visit the comprehensive calendar on the Arts & Health Mercer event page, artshealthmercer.org/events.
Opening Celebration Green explained that RWJUH joined the Arts & Health Mercer project and donated the use of its Conference Center at the RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness to kick off the month-long commemoration on November 4—a fitting choice, given that RWJUH regularly hosts exhibits at its own on-campus site, the Lakefront Art Gallery. “They connect the arts in a lot of their programming, and we have had partnerships with them in the past, and so they were very supportive of this initiative,” Green said. “We’re going to have interactive workshops for the public from 10 to noon, and those will all be presented by various organizations [that] are supporting this effort.” There will also be a presentation by key-
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Other West Windsor Arts workshops involve making mental health boxes, upper left, decorative soaps, upper right, and oil-diffusing bracelets that serve as practical reminders to prioritize self-care with a creative flair. Photo by Faith Saunders courtesy of the WWAC and Tabitha Mort via Pexels.
note speaker Christina D. Eskridge, the founder and executive director of the New York-based Elevate Theatre Company. Elevate, which the performing and teaching artist also founded during the pandemic in 2020, communicates the strength of community storytelling through a wellness-oriented lens that encourages participation in arts-based workshops and bridges the gap to health resources. Green discovered Eskridge, who has a Master of Public Health from UC Berkeley, through Alyson “Aly” Maier Lokuta, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s senior director of arts and wellbeing. Lokuta spearheaded efforts for NJPAC to partner with the Rutgers School of Public Health and Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts to launch an interdisciplinary Arts in Health Research Lab earlier this year. The pilot program intends to synthesize scientific study and data collection throughout these fields to further analyze the effect of the arts on health. Lokuta recommended Eskridge, whom she worked with as board members of the National Organization for Arts in Health, or NOAH. Her public health background fit perfectly with what Arts & Health Mercer was looking for in a speaker, and Eskridge will now deliver her midday address from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The day’s agenda incorporates both drop-in and timed workshops, with the latter starting every half hour. Previously mentioned local figures like PPL librarian Hermann run a storytime session from 10 to 10:30 a.m. with a related craft by ACP author-illustrator DiLorenzo. Meanwhile, theatrical games featuring Breanna Lemerise of McCarter Theatre and art making with the Princeton Univer-
sity Art Museum, both of which are ongoing throughout the morning, are examples of activities that can be joined at any time. Lemerise reappears for the next half hour workshop with one dedicated to physical storytelling, while Morven Museum & Garden’s Greer Luce, the curator of education and public programs, leads a “ripped words” poetry project perfect for those just passing by. A storytime with Monah Yancy of Passage Theater, accompanied by viola player Beth Meyers of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, will then run until 11:30 a.m., followed by an “instrument petting zoo” where people are allowed to try out the musical devices on display. At the same time, the Princeton Public Library fills the free period with puzzles and kids’ crafts. Guests can learn about local resources at the vendor alley, where the arts education and advocacy group Arts Ed NJ, as well as the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, will be available from noon to 4 p.m. As the day draws to a close, the 3 p.m. reception features light fare and refreshments from Jersey Girl Cafe, the cozy Hamilton eatery that appeared on Guy Fieri’s Food Network show “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” while Arts & Health Mercer partners present and share information about their upcoming events. Green added that while Arts & Health Mercer will return every year for Arts and Health Month in November, they are open to helping other counties implement similar initiatives to foster a future where integrating the arts and wellness results in happier, healthier communities. “This is really just a starting point,” she said. Green then contacted Senator Shirley Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina ReynoldsJackson, and Assemblyman Anthony Ver-
relli of District 15, who issued a joint legislative resolution recognizing November as Arts & Health Month and the work of Arts & Health Mercer. Despite its current lack of statewide adoption or practice, Green feels strongly about being able to convey the deeply transformative power of creativity. “In my work as the director at West Windsor Arts, with some of the projects that I like to get involved with, I’ve often seen a direct correlation between how the arts affect people’s health and wellbeing,” she began. Green recalled working with the Mercer County Minority Concerns Committee on an annual “Girls Forum” where Trenton teenagers were invited to seminars and workshops on subjects ranging from selfempowerment to cyberbullying. These events always included an art project, she explained, which would sometimes bring a more reserved person out of their shell. “I remember one time in particular, a young woman came in, seemingly not wanting to be there, but once we got started with the art project, she really came alive and became engaged, started talking to her neighbors at her table, [and] said things like, ‘I like art,’” she explained. “Just in the manner of a half an hour to see the change in someone’s demeanor,
Elevate Theatre Company’s Christina D. Eskridge, far left, is the keynote speaker at the opening celebration and reception for the Arts & Health Mercer initiative on Saturday, November 4 at the RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness. Debra-Leigh Barksdale, the manager of external affairs for the office of Senator Shirley K. Turner, middle, and Aylin Green, the executive director of West Windsor Arts, right, pose with the official Arts & Health resolution. and then being able to go from there and be more receptive to the other seminars that followed in the day? It’s just one example, one personal experience, where I could see
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TENNIS continued from Page 1 who enjoyed dominating Central Jersey together. “It was kind of a neat little thing,” firstyear South coach Pat Kelly said. “It was awesome for them; they had a lot of seniors and it was great they could go out like that. And our girls were happy about it. Some of the girls are friends with the girls at North. We took the same bus over to the tournament (semifinals). I talk to the North coach from time to time, he’s been doing it for a while and he’s been helping me out.” North coach Rich Arnold coaches the South boys in the spring, so he has an affinity for both schools. “I thought it was very cool, especially since I coach at South,” he said, adding with a laugh, “It’s a little dicey with the girls, they don’t like me coaching at South. But I was rooting for them in their last match (against Ridgewood) before they got to the finals. It was very good tennis.” South finished at 17-1 and was unstoppable until reaching the state finals. Kelly had nothing but praise for his team. “This was my first year coaching here and I wasn’t aware of the great tradition they had at South, but I found out fast,” he said. “The girls really came together and
The High School South girls’ tennis team poses with the sectional trophy. Pictured are coach Pat Kelly (left), Eliana Du, Caitlyn Co, Vanessa Kudelya, Rasika Anandakumar, Anna Zhao, Sana Deway, Caris Co and JV coach Katie Seitz. did a great job.” In the CJ IV finals, victories came from first singles Rasika Anandakumar, third singles Anna Zhao, and the first doubles sister team of Caitlyn Co-Caris Co. The same three flights won in the Group III semis. Anandakumar, a junior, was the team leader going 14-1-1 in dual matches at the
all-important first singles. “She was one of our captains, she definitely helped me in knowing what her teammates could do when I came in,” Kelly said. “She’s an extremely good player – obviously she must be since she plays first singles for a championship team. But she really was our anchor up top.” Freshman Vanessa Kudelya went 7-6-1
at second doubles and won both of her first singles matches; and “she has some very good skills that will continue to develop,” according to Kelly. Zhao was the lone senior among the singles starters, and she went 9-5-1 at third singles while winning both her second singles matches. es, had some powerful approach shots and did a nice job.” The first doubles team of senior Caitlyn and sophomore Caris Co were a sparkling 14-1 and carried an undefeated dual match record into the state finals. “They played second doubles last year and won the Mercer County Tournament title together,” Kelly noted. “This year they played extremely well in the fall.” At second doubles, the pairing of senior Eliana Du and sophomore Sana Daway was an impressive 13-0. “Eliana is our third captain and she’s the gel that keeps all the girls together,” Kelly said. “She’s a real pep-talk person and she is great at communicating with Sana. They played well together.” With four underclassmen in the starting lineup, including two at the top of singles, Kelly is enthused about 2024, saying “We’ll look for another good year next season.” North featured a more veteran lineup in finishing 12-4, and Arnold felt a loss to Robbinsville sandwiched the day between
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the sectional final and state semifinal may have drained the Northern Knights a bit. “That was kind of a downer losing to them just the day before, and then to get up early for the states was tough,” he said. “But the girls were psyched to get off our courts and play at Mercer Park. They play night-and-day better at Mercer Park just like the boys do. They’re better courts, the balls bounce up higher and they’re real authentic hard courts. So the girls play much better there.” The CJ III finals were a rematch from a dual match earlier this season, which WW-PN also won 3-2. In Round 2, second singles Megan Chung and third singles Jayani Velsamy notched victories, as did second doubles Odette Liu-Anusha Kumar. With the score tied 2-2, Velsamy was playing for the deciding match point against Katie Qin. After losing the first match, 6-3, Velsamy won 7-6 (7-1), and then won a 10-4 tiebreak set. “If you watched that first set, Jayani was huffing and puffing, she hit a million balls,” Arnold said. “And then she just found it. After that performance she was our MVP, I don’t even have to think about it. “I’m telling ya, she gutted it out. Even the other coach commented on it. She doesn’t play a big hitting game. I call her the dissector. She goes side to side to
Members of the High School North tennis after winning CJ 3 title. Pictured are Anjali Vemuri (left), Eva Fea, Isabelle Hufnagel, Jayani Velsamy, Anusha Kumar, Odette Liu, Megan Chung and Deblina Chanda. side and then a drop shot. The South girl and the Princeton girl both do the same thing she does, so it’s like two of the same people playing. Who’s gonna outfox each other? They don’t play a lot of net, and they just groundstroke and punch.” The senior finished 13-3 in dual matches and also went 3-0 at first singles.
In looking at the rest of his lineup, Arnold noted that sophomore Eva Fea and junior Megan Chung switched flights this year with Fea moving to number one singles and Chung going to two. “Megan had a lot of tough losses at number one and found a new confidence this year,” Arnold said. “She had a better
serve and a forehand that is really big and stays on the court. She was hitting balls with her forehand as hard as the pros hit, and I’m not exaggerating.” Chung finished 11-2 in dual matches and also picked up a first singles win. At first singles, Fea was 9-5-1, while at first doubles, junior Anjali Vemuri and senior Isabelle Hufnagel went 10-6 and at second doubles seniors Odettie Liu and Anusha Kumar finished 10-2. “Eva has drastically improved her serve and her fitness,” Arnold said. “Our number three won 95 percent of her matches and the doubles won most of their matches.” Overall, Arnold felt there was not a weakness on the team. “We were well rounded, basically,” he said. “We’re gonna lose a lot of kids this year. We had a lot of people who played with each other before in doubles. There wasn’t too much new blood coming in this year. “We felt we could have a very good year. We knew South would always be tough and they were tough. We lost to 3-2 to them. South is very good, they’re gonna be in the Top Eight in the state when it’s all said and done.” South did not finish that high up but one thing is for certain – for the first time ever North and South were number one in the central part of the state.
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Community forum Support for Weiss, Fox, Finkelstein for Council
Dan Weiss, Stacey Fox, and Ben Finkelstein have my support for West Windsor Town Council. I trust them when they tell us that they will: • Hold well-publicized public forums so that the council and the community can discuss our shared values and priorities, as well as individual concerns that may impact others. • Consult with appropriate government agencies (at all levels) and technical experts to make informed decisions in our best interest—decisions that will: 1. Promote our safety and quality of life. 2. Preserve our property values. 3. Attract and retain commercial activities that will provide net-benefits, consistent with our community goals. 4. Reject development that favors developers over residents and existing businesses. • Exercise power with transparency and fairness. To learn about the innovative ideas that Dan, Stacey and Ben will work to achieve (especially non-residential alternatives
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Atlantic Realty property. In 2017, about 150 residents showed up at a Planning Board meeting to object to the urbanization of West Windsor. Many spoke about how the addition of almost 2,000 homes would crowd the township and roads, overcrowd the schools and greatly increase our taxes. The superintendent of schools, laid out how the new housing could require new schools. The township showed no interest in changing our zoning from commercial to residential to move the project forward, and Howard Hughes Corporation sued. Atlantic Realty later bought the property and continued the lawsuit. In the last round of affordable housing in the courts, we were able to hold off on changing the zoning by allowing housing on other properties. This was a temporary measure, as the next round of affordable housing is in WW Council incumbents 2025 and this 600-plus acre property will be front and center. ask for your vote Mayors and elected officials from Residents have asked us why the across the state are seeing the very Council voted to approve a court settle- fabric of their towns changing due to ment that allowed warehouses on the aggressive judges and developers. We
to the BridgePoint 8 Warehouse industrial park), go to the Your New Town Council website and click on “Press.” I’m confident that this team will produce the “smart” development we all want. My kids graduated years ago from WWP-HS North, but we know that our town has more to offer than just fantastic schools. My husband and I hope to remain here for the long-term. Until I started watching videos of recent town council meetings, I had not realized the dangerous direction that the incumbents’ decisions had set for us. To see an example for yourself, simply search online for the West Windsor Township council meeting on 7/17/2023. Please learn about the issues and vote. Your time will be well spent. Stephanie Bosworth West Windsor
are a very highly ranked township which makes us a target for greedy developers who can charge top dollar without contributing to our schools, infrastructure or services. For an example of Atlantic Realty housing, Princeton Terrace Apartments is right on Clarksville Road. It contains 462 units on 56 acres, or about 8.25 units per acre. If we are forced to put even that ratio on the BridgePoint 8 property at 400 acres that would be 3300 units, or more than seven times as big as Princeton Terrace—a 33% increase in total residences for West Windsor! This is the same builder who owns the 600-plus acres so they can simply replicate what they have built up the street. West Windsor is currently a suburban township with rural roots. We have a nice mixture of houses, townhomes and apartments, and about 10,000 housing units. If a 30% housing increase happens (3,000 new apartments), the roads will be flooded with cars, vans and delivery trucks moving all through the township all hours of the day, and school buses
lined up going to our overcrowded schools. The housing will shift to mostly apartments, with dense developments as seen in cities and open suburban living becoming the minority. Seniors and others on fixed incomes living in their homes will be forced out due to high taxes. This is the vision for West Windsor that Township Council members Mandel, Gawas and Stevens will prevent. Unlike our opponents, we have not taken any outside money or endorsements from groups dedicated to special agendas, or from the mayors of neighboring towns who have built warehouses near our borders. We are nonpartisan and our only agenda is to help the people and township, not city, of West Windsor. The warehouses, if built, are on the edge of township and will minimally
impact residents. There are protections to traffic, the environment and aesthetics required that would not have been allowed by the courts if residential buildings are mandated. Our opponents say, “Stop the trucks,” but the fact is we have already stopped them by imposing 82 restrictions, one of which will prohibit trucks from turning onto Clarksville Road into township. Please don’t fall for the scare tactics of our opponents. Do your homework. Ask a lot of questions about “solutions” not just complaints. Please vote for MandelGawas-Stevens to prevent West Windsor from turning into a mini-city. Andrea Sue Mandel Sonia Gawas Michael Ray Stevens Mandel, Gawas and Stevens are incumbent members of West Windsor Township Council running for re-election.
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High School South celebrates 50 years PAUL LIGETI
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“The Historical Society of West Windsor – a 100% volunteer nonprofit that preser ves and promotes local histor y—explores the stor y of High School South—which turned 50 years old this year, and whose establishment was deeply intertwined with the formation of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.
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Before the 1970s, West Windsor, a small farming community, had no high school. Instead, parents of the town— and several other surrounding municipalities—sent their high school age children to Princeton High School. However, as Princeton began experiencing population growth in the mid20th centur y, school officials in that town became concerned with capacity issues. Consequently, in the 1960s, Princeton warned West Windsor and surrounding towns that alternative
The West windsor-Plainsboro High School sign before 1997. arrangements would be needed in the not-so-distant future. Heeding this warning, in 1968, West Windsor formed a citizens’ committee
to investigate building a West Windsor high school. However, confirming longtime suspicion, it was ascertained that the cost would be enormous—
some estimates at the time were over $10 million. Discussions had already begun a few years prior with surrounding towns (Plainsboro, Cranbur y, and Washington —later Robbinsville) to split the costs of a shared high school. Ultimately, Plainsboro and West Windsor decided to join forces. Ten years ago, in this ver y newspaper, Dick Snedeker—a longtime former member of the WW-P Board of Education—described the ensuing process: “Before the official decision could be made to present the new district to the voters for approval, plans had to be drawn up for a high school. Forming the regional district was only a first step.” “There also had to be a high school that would be ready for students by the fall of 1973, when we would have to start leaving Princeton. Thus was formed the ‘Committee of 50.” “Under the leadership of Bill Stuart, a Princeton University administrator who lived in West Windsor, a group of West Windsor and Plainsboro residents with diverse backgrounds in edu-
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cation was put together to formulate southern corner of the crossroads. a plan for the school curriculum and The school was noted for its “open the facilities and staff that would be concept” architecture— few to no walls needed to make it work.” separated classrooms, which wrapped “College and high school teach- around a media center “nucleus.” ers, school administrators, building Said the New York Times at the time, experts, architects, and anyone else “…the building combines multiple who might be able to make a useful cur ves and angles with a bright redcontribution made up that impressive orange tin roof, thus setting it apart committee.” from the regular clichés of most school “For a while, it seemed that a PhD construction... the school looks more in almost any subject qualified one for like modern airline terminal than a membership. high school.” “But it is remarkable that so large In 1984, Watson was succeeded by a group was inspired to see its goal JoAnn Bartoletti as principal. She, in so clearly and to stay turn, was followed by focused without the several more over the contrariness that so The school was years. often infects such public Two years ago, the noted for its efforts. school welcomed Jes“There was little or sica Cincotta as its new ‘open concept’ no wandering from the principal. Of course, course, and the plan countless other teacharchitecture— was approved by the administrators, supfew to no walls ers, State Department of port staff, and students Education.” have passed through separated On April 22, 1969, votthe school’s halls. classrooms, ers approved a referenThis includes notable dum to consolidate West which wrapped alumni such as actor Windsor’s and PlainsEthan Hawke, Acadaround a boro’s school districts. emy Award-winning On July 1, their indepenfilmmaker Christopher media center dent boards of educaMcQuarrie, Aneesh ‘nucleus.’ tion dissolved when the Chopra (first chief techWest Windsor-Plainsnology officer of the boro Regional School U.S.), LCD SoundsysDistrict formed. tem’s James Murphy, Its first superintenand Eileen Filler-Corn dent was John F. Had(first woman speaker den. Later that year, a of the Virginia House concept was presented of Delegates), among for a high school that could expand others. over time to ser ve up to 1,750 stuIn 1997, WW-P High School North dents, grades 7 through 12. Plans were was constructed, whereupon the West presented to voters for approval on Windsor-Plainsboro High School had June 30, 1970, for a $7-million school, the word “South” appended to its name. including a swimming pool under an Since its construction, High School inflatable “bubble.” South has become an increasingly However, although approved, these award-winning educational institution. plans were not without their contro- Just this year, it celebrated its 50th versy—namely, that they anticipated anniversar y with a “homecoming” of the demolition of the “Coward House” some of its original students meeting —a 1700s-era farmhouse that sat near current ones. the intersection of Clarksville Road It remains an indelible part of and Princeton-Hightstown Road. West Windsor histor y and deeply This farm had long been a familiar entrenched with the regional school local sight, and had been in posses- district’s histor y. sion of the Coward family for decades We invite you to contact, support, or (and the Voorhies and Rossel families volunteer for the Historical Society and before them). check out our new West Windsor history Nevertheless—and despite efforts book. to see it become a local histor y Visit westwindsorhistory.com to learn museum—the farm was demolished; more. We are also on social media – its farmhouse set ablaze for firefighter search “@SchenckFarmstead” on Facetraining as community members book and Instagram. looked on. All that remains are a few trees that Paul Ligeti is the head archivist of the Historionce surrounded the house at the cal Society of West Windsor.
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