“We do our best…God does the rest!”

The Paramus Recreation Department held an essay contest for all

eighth grade students involved in the Paramus sports program.

We are very proud to announce that Jillian Duke, Class of 2008,

was one of two winners and received a $250 Savings Bond!

Raquel Massoud, grade six, was recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Raquel Massoud was invited to this awards ceremony sponsored by CTY based on an exceptional performance on a rigorous, above-grade-level test given to second through eighth grade Talent Search participants. Seventh and eighth graders took the SAT or ACT—the same tests used for college admissions. 

According to CTY executive director, Lea Ybarra …   

“Leading them to their success are parents and educators. Parents who support and encourage their children, and teachers who inspire through their knowledge and passion for a subject, create engaged young people who are well prepared to lead and shape tomorrow's world."

Visitation Academy takes first place!

Jennifer Pagano, a seventh grade student at Visitation Academy came in first place at the first annual Deanery 3 Catholic Challenge sponsored by Transfiguration Academy. Robert Aparri, grade six placed fifth and Nicole Caulfield, grade eight also competed. Seventeen students in all competed from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Tenafly, Visitation Academy, Paramus, St. Joseph School, Oradell, St. Peter Academy, River Edge, St. Therese School, Cresskill and Transfiguration Academy, New Milford.

Jennifer and Nicole participated in the Spring Archdiocesan Catholic Challenge.

Visitation Academy placed first and third in round one of the Annual Eighth Grade  Spelling Bee sponsored by the Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Council #2842 on Sunday February 3^rd. Nicole Aparri placed 1st and received a $500.00 Savings Bond. Ashlee Morel placed third and received a $100.00 Savings Bond.

Congratulations to Nicole Aparri who placed THIRD in the COUNTY Spelling Bee on February 2^nd!

Alumni news….

Immaculate Heart Academy

Distinguished Honors

Colleen O’Connell Winona Wu

Honors

Shannon Bray Juliette D’Ambrosio

Anastasia Micci Nicole Mendez

Marie Quintano Stephanie Roberts

Danielle Romain Jaclyn Schiemer

Yeo-hye Yoon

Academy of the Holy Angels

Principal’s List and Italian National Honor Society

Jaqueline Heath

Honors

Mary Rizzo Veronica DeCesare

St. Vincent Ferrer Honor Roll

Tiara Thomas Second Honors

All-American Scholar Award Winner

Michael Beron Class of 2007

Henri Estanbouli Class of 2007

Bergen Catholic

Principals List (95 avg. or above)

Henri Estanbouli

First Honors (92 to 94 avg.)

David Arroyo, Michael Beron, Patrick LeGassic,

Andrew McDonnell, Ankur Patel, Joseph Rizzo

Second Honors (87 – 91 avg.)

Nicholas DiGiovanni, Brian Leitch, Kenneth Lenoci,

Alex Malik, Joseph Mecca

Paramus Catholic

Principal’s List

Kristenelle Coronado, Felice Manocchio,

Valerie Picinich

First Honors

Alexandria Brennan, Jonathan Frankline,

Melissa Maggia, Angelito Mamutuk, Tom McKiernan,

Nicholas Bruno

Second Honors

Gabriella Emerson, Matthew Evelyn, Denise Grullon,

Steven Hessenius, Keri Kundert, Julie LaFata,

Shellyann Lewis, Gabrielle Maggia, Veronica Martinez, Shannon Morgan, Jennifer Sanchez,

Xavier Velez

Congratulations to the following Visitation Academy alumni who attend Bergen Catholic.

National Honor Society

Patrick LeGassic Visitation Class of 2005

Academic Scholarship

Alex Malik Visitation Class of 2007

Spanish Honor Society

David Arroyo Visitation Class of 2004

Congratulations Matt Balatbat who attended Don Bosco

Visitation Academy Class of 2003

Matt was one of 13 Don Bosco Prep Seniors who received the

Edward J. Bloustein Distinguishes Scholars Award

This award is presented to NJ students demonstrating the highest levels of academic achievement

based upon secondary school records and SAT scores.