Around the Halls of DePaul Catholic

• Ms. Henry's AP US History II classes recently held a political rally for the election of 1912. The classes were divided into three groups to represent and support the three major candidates in this important and unusual election from America's past. There were three major candidates running for election, as Teddy Roosevelt broke away from the Republican Party to form his own Progressive Party. He was challenging the Republican incumbent, William Howard Taft, who Roosevelt previously supported after his tenure as President. The Democratic challenger was Woodrow Wilson, governor of New Jersey who was known to be a reformer. Each group was given the challenge of presenting their candidate's views in an exciting way that would entice voters to support them. The groups had a team member dress up as their candidate, and was able to decorate a classroom wall in favor of their candidate. Some groups created political films and commercials, while others threw out Mini "Teddy" bears to the class in honor of Roosevelt. There were even some Taft and Roosevelt cupcakes. Each student was required to present a speech, without cues, outlining a part of their candidate's political beliefs. In the actual election, Roosevelt took voters away from the Republican party, thereby splitting the vote, allowing Woodrow Wilson to win. This taught Americans that a viable third party could influence and election.

Principal's Honors- 1st Quarter

• Congratulations to the following students for receiving Principal's Honors for the First Quarter: SunMyung In, James Kielar, Zhitao (Shawn) Shao, Nina Kitele, Robert Martorano, Ellen Boyle, Milena Hareza, Elizabeth Heintz, Amanda Majer, and Erica Messina.

Rally in Trenton...

• On December 1, 2011, 50 students from Mr. McSweeney's classes traveled to Trenton to learn a lesson in civil rights. The students were part of a rally for the Opportunity Scholarship Act that took place on the Statehouse steps. They were among 2,500 demonstrators consisting mostly of parochial school students.

Spanish Club Trip to 9/11 Memorial...

• Beauty pageant winner delivers serious message about drugs

  • Suburban Trends- 12.28.11
  • For DPCHS junior, Kristen Kowalski, being crowned Miss New Jersey Teen America 2012 means more than the fun and excitement of pageantry.

Interact Club sponsored Adopt-a-Family project

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• Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” This Christmas season, the Interact Club organized their annual Adopt-a-Family project to help provide gifts to the less fortunate. Mrs. Dacles, the club's coordinator, received wish lists from 25 families registered with the Father English Community Center. Interact members then wrote up tags for each gift so members of the DePaul Catholic community could “adopt” individuals and purchase the appropriate gifts. Several clubs and sport teams, including the Student Council, Parent Council, Swim and Hockey teams, as well as many individuals and families participated in this project. Over 240 gifts were provided for these families. After all the gifts were submitted to the Interact Club, the club members wrapped all of them and added candy for each family before they were distributed to Father English Community Center. Because of the Adopt-a-Family project, 25 families were greeted with presents under the tree on Christmas morning. The DePaul Interact Club is sponsored by the Wayne Rotary.

20 Students Receive Principal's Honors

• On Tuesday, February 21st, 20 students were awarded Principal's Honors for the second semester. These students received all "As" and no more than two "A-". Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment!
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8th Grade Prep Goes to Washington D.C.

Easter Egg Hunt

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• Members of the DePaul Catholic Interact Club hold the some of Easter Eggs and spring toys they collected to be donated to children at the Father English Community Center in Paterson. DePaul's Interact Club is sponsored by the Wayne Rotary.

2012 Youth of the Year

• Amy Dondero had been named 2012 Youth of the Year by The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest New Jersey. Amy,  a senior at DePaul Catholic, will now move on to the Boys & Girls Clubs of New Jersey State Youth of the Year competition. She will face other accomplished teens from over twenty Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the state. The winner of the State Youth of the Year honors will be awarded a $20,000 college scholarship, this year made possible by a generous donation from Wal-Mart.

Lincoln Park Scholarship

• Christina Catalano '12 was awarded the Lincoln Park Lions Club Nicholas J. Di Canio Memorial Scholarship. She will be presented with the award on May 15th.