By DEBORAH M. MARKO The Daily Journal staff writer School districts braced for the ripple effects of Gov. Chris Christie’s state budget proposal with its $1 billion cuts to education. Some were obvious. The NJ Stars program that offers two years of free community college tuition to the highest high school academic achievers may not accept a [...]

Sean Lopez is The Daily Journal’s Student of the Day. He is a 6-year-old first-grader at D’Ippolito Elementary School of Vineland Public Schools. He lives in Vineland with his parents, Ray and Emma Lopez. Sean was selected to be Student of the Month at his school in January. He loves to read and learn, and [...]

Alpha Delta Kappa, an educational sorority of current and former Vineland Public School educators, is currently raising funds for its annual scholarship fund. The scholarship goes to a deserving Vineland High School senior. The organization is holding a Hawaiian luau as this year’s fundraiser. The event is scheduled for April 24, from 6 to 10 [...]

Cael Aretz is The Daily Journal’s Student of the Day. He is a 7-year-old first-grader at Collings Lakes Elementary School of Buena Regional School District. He lives in Milmay with his parents, Chris and Brett Aretz. Cael once again achieved Principal List honors. He received an average of 100 in all of his classes on [...]

  Jon Stinson is The Daily Journal’s Coach of the Year. The fourth season swimming coach at St. Augustine did everything he could to prepare the Hermits for a state championship run this season. He scheduled top out-of-state opponents like Germantown Academy and Malvern Prep, and nationally recognized teams like Peddie School, which gave St. Augustine [...]

All three teams from Vineland High School qualified to compete in the NJ State Finals in the Odyssey of the Mind competition this year. The students recently showcased their creative talents at the OM Lighthouse Regional competition at Ewing High School. The state finals will be held April 17 at Somerset High School, according to [...]

Julia Scala is The Daily Journal’s Student of the Day. Julia is a 10-year-old fifth-grader at Petway Elementary School of Vineland Public Schools. She lives in Vineland with her parents, Gina and Terry Scala. “Julia enjoys school and always does her best,” according to a Student of the Day nomination submitted by her school. She [...]

Michael Gluszak is The Daily Journal’s Student of the Day. He is a 10-year-old fifth-grader at Petway Elementary School of Vineland Public Schools. He lives in Vineland with his parents, Wieslaw and Dorota Gluszak. Michael was an MVP on his soccer team. He has been named to the Honor Roll at Petway School. Read more [...]

Today’s Athlete of the Day is Sara Leonelli, who The Daily Journal sports desk deems “Most Improved.” The Vineland High School senior swims distance at the school. Leonelli became an integral part of the Vineland lineup this season, swimming the area’s fastest time in the 200 freestyle (2:02.67) and second fastest in the 500 free (5:39.69). [...]

Vineland Public Schools’ Board of Education voted this week to eliminate eight Vineland High School administrative assistant positions from the district’s organization chart, The Daily Journal staff writer Deborah M. Marko wrote. Seven administrative assistants will lose their current position effective June 30. They are: Michael L. Adams, Edward Benish, Madeline Galan, Erika Kirschner, Tammy Monahan, [...]

Cumberland Christian School is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, March 23 during the day and its Middle School’s Project Fair that evening. Parents and children may visit classrooms from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Teachers will be ready to answer questions and share curriculum materials during the day and [...]

Nathaniel Smith is The Daily Journal’s Student of the Day. He is a 7-year-old first-grader at The Ellison School. He lives in Vineland. “Nathaniel has one of the largest vocabularies I have ever heard in a first-grader,” according to a Student of the Day nomination submitted by his school. “He’s also a math whiz. He [...]

Delsea Regional High School hosted Prom Event 2010 on Thursday to highlight local businesses involved in the prom industry, said Tanya Mastrokyriakos, Delta Eta Sigma’s advisor and Delsea’s Language Arts and College Preparation teacher, who organized the event.  All money earned during this event will be given in the form of college scholarships for graduating club [...]

Today’s Athlete of the Day is Troy Cevini, deemed “Most Improved” by The Daily Journal’s sports desk. The Vineland High School junior swims freestyle for the boy’s team. Cervini made his first trip to the Meet of Champions as an individual this season, qualifying in the 200 and 50 freestyles. His best times in those [...]

Cumberland County Sheriff Robert Austino is sponsoring a fundraising breakfast for Project Graduation this Sunday. The breakfast will run from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Vineland High School South cafeteria. The menu includes eggs, sausage, hash browns, French toast and rolls. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Advance tickets are available [...]

Educators 4 Autism is holding its second annual “Dance for a Cure” on Friday, April 9, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Heritage House in Millville. Tickets are $35 and include a full buffet dinner, music for dancing by the band “Eleven Eleven,” and a basket auction. All proceeds from this event will be donated [...]

Petway Players Drama Club is inviting the community to attend Bunny and Me! from 6 to 8 p.m. March 19. The event will include a spaghetti and meatball dinner, an Easter egg hunt and an opportunity to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Guests should bring a camera and an Easter basket. Tickets are [...]

Amanda Haggerty is The Daily Journal’s Student of the Day. She is a 17-year-old senior at Delsea Regional High School She lives in Franklinville with her parents, Sandy and Tim Haggerty. Haggerty is a member of the National Honor Society and the Key Club, is president of the En-vironmental Club and is secretary of REBEL. [...]

John Hennelly is today’s Athlete of the Day. Hennelly is a freshman at Delsea Regional High School. The 103-pounder wrestles for the Franklin-based school. Hennelly decked Camden Catholic’s Chad Walsh to secure seventh place at the state championships at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Sunday. The freshman fell to the overall top seed and runner-up [...]

WHAT: Easter Bunny’s Arrival Celebration WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday WHERE: Center Court, Cumberland Mall, Delsea Drive, Vineland. DETAILS: The celebration will feature stories, crafts and surprises as the Easter Bunny is welcomed to his seasonal home! Following the arrival celebration, children are invited visit and have photos taken with the Easter Bunny from 10 a.m. [...]