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PRESS RELEASE

JUNE 23, 2008

NVRHS SYNTHETIC TURF ATHLETIC FIELDS IMPORTANT UPDATE

Northern Valley Board of Education enjoyed two wonderful summer evening graduations at Demarest and Old Tappan this past Thursday and Friday. The next challenge is to secure information from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services to determine if the fields can be used for athletics. The District has requested the State consider allowing normal use of the fields if the district provides routine testing that documents the fields do not have lead leeching from the synthetic turf. At the same time the district is planning a meeting with FieldTurf as early as tomorrow to determine the firm’s position on replacing the turf. The timeline represents the events that have placed the district in a difficult position to open the fields .

For additional information contact Dr. Jan Furman, Superintendent of Schools, at 201-768-2200 ext. 12160 or furman@nvnet.org

NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

TIMELINE

April 2008
The Department of Education notified all school districts on April 14, 2008 that the Department of Health and Senior Services identified high lead contents in certain types of artificial surfaces. Districts were given a "heads up" to follow future notices to ensure the safety of their fields.

Northern Valley restricts use of fields for recreation use for kids under 8 years old. This restriction reflects the State of New Jersey guidelines. The recreation departments indicate that children scheduled on our fields are not that young.

May 2008
Northern Valley schedules tests of the synthetic turf fields at both high schools.

June 3, 2008
The NJDHSS appeals to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide guidance regarding the safety of synthetic turf fields.

June 7, 2008
Northern Valley Demarest and Old Tappan FIELDTurf Athletic Fields are temporarily closed based on May 21, 2008 tests for lead in compliance with the State's directive that synthetic fields may leech lead. The NJDHSS recommends wetting fields, washing after use, and washing clothes used while playing on the field separately. The district feels the community will not accept these restrictions and the wetting of the fields is not practical before and after each use.

Test results for lead in the FieldTurf are posted on the district website.

June 9, 2008
Dr. Furman advises the community that fields will remain closed while the district works with the appropriate agencies.

FieldTurf notifies district that the lead testing standard by the NJDHSS and the results of the district tests are difficult to explain.

June 11, 2008
Northern Valley provides guidelines for FieldTurf to test fields that include the use of the Residential Soil Testing Standard used by the NJDHSS to test other fields.

June 12, 2008
FieldTurf request the district consider tests other than the test standards provided by the NJDHSS.

June 13, 2008
Northern Valley appeals to the NJDHSS to allow non-athletic activities such as graduation on our synthetic turf fields. The district’s consulting firm, ER&M, provides a letter of support for the district position to have graduation on the field through epidemiologist, Dr. Edward Montz.

Northern Valley receives test results for two additional tests on their artificial surface athletic fields. Dr. Jan Furman confirms the district’s environmental consultant has indicated that the tests are negative. The district believes the lead is not leeching from the synthetic turf. The test of sand below the turf and potential dust layered on the field prove negative with acceptable levels below 40 mg/Kg compared to the 400 mg/Kg standard.

June 16, 2008
The NJDHSS notifies the Northern Valley that the graduation ceremonies the district described would not pose a health hazard.

June 18, 2008
Northern Valley invites FieldTurf to a meeting on June 24, 2008 to discuss the high levels of lead in the synthetic turf.

June 19, 2008
Northern Valley appeals to the NJDHSS by suggesting the district use of the fields without the recommended wetting and washing standards; provided the district test the fields for leeching on a regular basis and share the information with the community via the website and the NJDHSS via mail.

June 19 and 20, 2008
Northern Valley Graduations are successful and enjoy community support.

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention post a Health Advisory regarding synthetic fields. The position is similar to the NJDHSS but indicates a greater concern for fields that have identified lead dust on the field.

This is an official
CDC HEALTH ADVISORY

Distributed via Health Alert Network
Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 16:10 EDT (4:10 PM EDT)
CDCHAN-00275-2008-06-18-ADV-N

Potential Exposure to Lead in Artificial Turf:
Public Health Issues, Actions, and Recommendations


 

 

 

    
 

PRESS RELEASE

JUNE 13, 2008

Northern Valley Board of Education has completed two additional tests on their artificial surface athletic fields. Dr. Jan Furman received a verbal confirmation from the district’s environmental consultant this afternoon that the tests are negative. The District should have a hard copy of the test results by Monday and will post them on the district website when they are received. The additional tests included the sand beneath the artificial surface and a test for dust residue on the surface of the field. Dr. Furman indicated the administration and the Board of Education will have an opportunity to review the information while consulting with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and the turf manufacturer. The District does not want to resume using the fields unless they are safe for everyone and the community understands and is comfortable with the State Guidelines.

Dr Furman has sent a letter to Dr. Eddy Bresnitz, the Deputy Commissioner for the Public Health Services Branch in the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Based on the specific test results which were outlined in the letter to him, she requested a quick response regarding the use of our fields for graduation ceremonies which will take place next week. We look forward to a response that reflects standards for non-athletic activities from the Department of Health and Senior Services.

Currently the district graduation plan includes students assembled on the track, as in the past before the installation of the artificial turf fields. This plan will maintain a beautiful outside graduation ceremony for students, their parents and friends, and will allow many family members to attend.

The community has been very supportive of the open communication on the District’s website regarding this environmental issue and shares the Board of Education’s concerns with the complexity of scientific data and information from the State of New Jersey and other professional opinions. It is the District’s understanding the State of New Jersey has requested the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and the United States Department of Environmental Protection review New Jersey’s recent findings and provide guidance on artificial surfaces on athletic fields. The district will also be consulting with an epidemiologist who works with the district’s environmental consultant. In the meantime, the fields will remain closed.

 

Message from Dr. Louis Centolanza
Northern Valley Regional High School District
Interim Director of Guidance
Re: EOC Biology Test/Field Test

All students in the State of New Jersey currently enrolled in the first course in Biology/Life Sciences will be taking the End of Course Biology test to be administered on Monday, May 19, 2008 (make-up test is May 22, 2008). The test is approximately 2 hours - 36 minutes. This assessment replaces the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) Science test. The Biology/Life Science EOC test will consist of approximately forty-five 1-point multiple choice and three 3-point constructed response items, plus an embedded field-test section containing additional multiple-choice and constructed response items. Scores will be reported to districts; however, achieving proficiency on the End of Course Biology Test will not be a graduation requirement in 2008.

In association with this first End of Course Biology Test, the New Jersey Department of Education(NJDOE) and its grantee, the New Jersey Performance Assessment Alliance (NJPAA) are also conducting a stand-alone field test of the Biology Performance Assessment prompt. Northern Valley students currently enrolled in a first course in Biology or Life Science will take this one-day (approximately 90 minute) field test on May 21, 2008. This performance assessment field-test measures mastery of NJ Core Curriculum Science Standards that are not currently assessed by short-answer tests. All prompts are relevant and meaningful to the students, and require students to apply their skills and knowledge in a novel way.

The testing period will begin at 7:40 a. m. on each test day (May 19 and May 21). Biology and Life Science students should arrive at school by 7:30 a. m. All students will be assigned to specific testing rooms and will report directly to those rooms upon arrival on each test day.

Please note the following:

• Students should be prepared with #2 pencils for both days of testing.

• Students may not bring cell phones, MP3 players, IPods, Palm Pilots or any other electronic device to the testing rooms. If a student is found to have an electronic device of any kind during the testing, he/she will be dismissed from the testing and will have to repeat the examination on the make-up day.

• Students should not bring their backpacks into the testing room.

I wish all of the Biology and Life Science students’ success and good luck on the examinations.

 

    
 
Northern Valley Schools Receive Award for Professional Development

The New Jersey Education Association has chosen the Northern Valley Schools Consortium to receive its first Special Professional Development Award. Northern Valley Regional and the seven elementary school districts within the Northern Valley are being honored for achievement and commitment to high quality professional development and for ongoing dedication to improve teaching and learning.

The consortium has a long tradition of providing professional development opportunities for educators. Courses for educators and collegial meetings are developed by the regional Office of Curriculum and Instruction under the direction of the Northern Valley Administrators Association and supported by the eight regional Boards of Education. Educators in all of the member districts are surveyed annually to determine areas for future learning.

Ongoing commitment to professional growth coupled with the work of the Regional Professional Development Board (RPDB), consisting of the chairpersons from the local professional development committees from each consortium district, and dedication to developing teacher leadership were cited as factors in the selection of the Northern Valley Schools as the award recipient.

The members of the RPDB work to encourage collaboration, support teacher leadership, and enhance teacher efficacy. They also help to sustain job-embedded professional development activities and expand the dialog among educators. The members of this group enrich both local and regional initiatives.

The consortium’s professional development team consists of two program supervisors and staff developers, Mrs. Linda Mayer and Dr. Robert Price, two high school district technology experts and staff developers, Mr. Steve Adler and Mr. Bill Timme, and the Director of the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Patricia Raupers. Many current and former educators from the Northern Valley serve as adjunct facilitators.

The RPDB members, Mrs. Mayer, chairperson of the RPDB, and Dr. Raupers have been invited to represent the Northern Valley at an awards luncheon next May. Congratulations to the members of the Staff Development team and the Regional Professional Development Board.

 

    
 

New Year Update from the Superintendent


 Dear Parents and Community Members:

I hope you and your families had an enjoyable winter break. The coming New Year promises its own excitement and challenges.

Seniors Receive College Acceptances

December brought many college acceptances to our students. The following colleges have offered placement to members of the class of 2008 at Demarest:
University of Arizona, Berkeley College of NJ, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Boston College, Boston University, Bridgewater State College, Brown University, University of Chicago, Christopher Newport University, Colgate University, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Connecticut, Cornell University, Dominican College of Blauvelt, Drexel University, Emerson College, Fordham University, Franklin Pierce University, The George Washington University, University of Hartford, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Indiana University at Bloomington, Ithaca College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University Long Island University, Lycoming College, University of Maine, Manhattan College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts, Messiah College, University of Michigan, Montclair State University, Moore College of Art and Design, University of New Haven, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New York University, New York University (Tisch School of the Arts), University of North Carolina at Charlotte, North Carolina State University, Northeastern University, University of Notre Dame, Nyack College, Pennsylvania State University, Philadelphia University, University of Pittsburgh, Purdue University, Quinnipiac University, Rutgers State University, Sacred Heart University, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, The University of Scranton, Seton Hall University, University of South Carolina, St John’s University, Stevens Institute of Technology, The University of Tampa, Towson University, Tufts University, Tulane University, University of Vermont, West Chester, University of Pennsylvania, West Virginia University, College of William and Mary, Williams College, University of Wisconsin, Yale University.

Members of Old Tappan graduating class of 2008 have been offered admission at the following colleges: Adelphi University, Alvernia College, Arcadia University, Arizona State, University of Arizona, Auburn University, Berkeley College, Binghamton University, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Boston University, Cabrini College, College of Charleston, Chestnut Hill College, Colby-Sawyer College, Colgate University, The Culinary Institute of America, Drexel University, East Carolina University, East Stroudsburg University, Emerson College, Fordham University, George Mason University, University of Hartford, Hofstra University, University of Illinois, Immaculata University, Indiana State University, Indiana University, Ithaca College, Johnson & Wales University, Kutztown University, LaSalle University, Laboratory Institute of Merchandising, Lebanon Valley College, Lock Haven University, Lynn University, Marymount Manhattan College, University of Massachusetts, Mount Saint Mary College, University of New England, University of New Hampshire, University of New Haven, The College of New Jersey, New York University, University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, Northeastern University, University of Notre Dame, Pace University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia University, University of Pittsburgh, Providence College, Quinnipiac University, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, University of Richmond, Rider University, Rowan University, Rutgers, Sacred Heart University, Salisbury University, Seton Hall University, Siena College, Skidmore College, Smith College, University of South Carolina, St. John’s University, Syracuse University, University of Tampa, Temple University, University of Tennessee, Towson University, Tufts University, Tulane University, University at Buffalo, Ursinus College, Utica College, University of Vermont, Villanova University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Wesleyan College, West Chester University, West Virginia University, William Paterson University, Williams College, University of Wisconsin, York College.

The staff and Board of Education are very proud of these accomplishments by our students.

Substance Abuse Task Force Makes Recommendation

During the fall months, a task force comprised of students, parents, faculty, counselors, administrators, and a representative from the Board of Education, studied the process of random drug testing for possible use at the Northern Valley Regional High Schools. This comprehensive study concluded with a recommendation to the Superintendent and Board of Education at the December 17 public meeting. The Task Force did not recommend this process as an effective measure to reduce the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol among Northern Valley students. The Task Force will remain active to examine effective practices and programs available to high school students and their parents, as well as middle school students and their parents. Another report to the Northern Valley Regional High School Board of Education will be presented in March.

New Courses to be Proposed

This is the time of year when teachers, administrators, and the Board of Education examine proposals for new curriculum opportunities for the coming year. Presently, the following courses are being considered: Chinese II, Chinese II Honors, Journalism II & III Honors and Asian Studies Honors. The final decision about offering these courses will be made as part of the budget process in January and February.

Budget News

A great deal of publicity has been given to the increase in state aid. The effect of this funding on the district and the resulting tax levy will not be known until more information is available about “high cost aid” for special needs students and the four percent cap on taxes implemented last year.

Updates on state aid and the budget/planning process will be made at Board of Education meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, and on the district website.

If you have questions about state aid or proposed school reform legislation, please contact me at 201-768-2200 ext. 12160 or via e-mail at furman@nvnet.org

Sincerely,

Jan A. Furman
Superintendent of Schools

 

Northern Valley Alumni Association Update
If you are a Northern Valley graduate, the NV Alumni Association is trying to update its records and may be looking for you. Many alumni from Demarest and Old Tappan have not been contacted for years only because the association does not have their most recent address. When reunion time arrives the association could use your help in contacting classmates or at least have an up-to-date class address book. Please help by contacting Dr. P. Raupers, Mr. E. Cooper or Mr. F. Hessler with your name, year of graduation and address information. There is an Alumni site at nvnet.org. The next meeting of the Northern Valley Alumni Association is April 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the John J. Haworth building at NVD.


Northern Valley Regional High School District To Conduct Town Hall Meeting On Random Drug Testing

On Tuesday, November 13, the Northern Valley Regional High School District will present a forum in which parents of both Northern Valley-Demarest and Northern Valley-Old Tappan High Schools will have the opportunity to express their views on student use of alcohol and drugs at the district’s 2nd consecutive Town Hall Meeting. The meeting will be conducted in the Northern Valley-Demarest Auditorium on Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 p. m.

At the 1st Town Hall Meeting in November 2006, the facts about student substance use were presented. Both high schools are now prepared to continue this discussion based on data that will be presented at the 2nd Town Hall Meeting. Such data includes statistical results of an alcohol and drug survey in which students participated anonymously and with parent permission in the spring of 2007. A Substance Use Task Force, chaired by Mr. Greg Butler, Physical Education/Health Supervisor, representing various segments of the high school’s communities including teachers, coaches, parents, administrators, students, and other staff members such as school nurses and counselors, has been discussing the dangers and ramifications of student use of alcohol and drugs. Specifically under consideration for this Town Hall Meeting is Random Drug Testing. Public elementary schools within the Northern Valley towns have been offered the opportunity to invite parents of their 8th graders at their discretion as well.

Principals at NVD and NVOT, Dr. Bruce Sabatini and Mr. Fred Hessler, are also members of the Substance Use Task Force. Dr. Sabatini said: “we have provided numerous substance awareness education programs, with different objectives in mind. From activities such as students listening to currently incarcerated prisoners who were convicted of criminal offenses related to substance use and who came from similar backgrounds as our students to a pre-Prom parent program in which school district parents listened to a law enforcement officer detail the reality of activities on a post prom weekend at the Jersey shore, to students experiencing driving a golf cart using Fatal Vision Goggles which simulate driving under the influence of alcohol, we believe that NVD and NVOT have been effectively addressing substance isssues in a direct, no nonsense but caring manner. Substance use is an issue in America. NVD and NVOT have continued to meet the challenges presented by student use of substances, and as evidenced by the Town Hall meetings, will continue to do so. ”

The goal of the Town Hall Meeting is to ask parents to review the possible implementation of Random Drug Testing and also to serve as a reality check relevant to the lives of all Northern Valley students, parents, staff, and community residents. Dr. Sabatini pointed out that “enabling and denial can present huge obstacles. ” The agenda includes presentations by the featured speakers: Ms. Roseann Scotti, Director of the Drug Policy Alliance of New Jersey, who will present based on the perspective of being opposed to Random Drug Testing and in favor of Substance Education. The other presenter will be Ms. Chris Steffner, Principal at Hunterdon Central Regional High School who will present as a proponent of Random Drug Testing.

Other speakers on the agenda will be Substance Use Task Force Chairman, Greg Butler., Student Assistance Counselors, Ms. Deborah Bajakian of NV-Demarest, and Ms. Kelly Ruta, from NVOT, also Substance Use Task Force members. Dr. Bruce Sabatini and Mr. Fred Hessler will also speak to parents. Other proposals regarding prevention and education have been discussed by the Substance Use Task Force and may emerge from dialogue at the Town Hall Meeting. These may include but are not limited to the following for future consideration: modify current NV Substance Use Policy; increase substance awareness education opportunities; test for alcohol presence; or a 24/7 policy.

From Dr. Sabatini’s perspective: “ Making appropriate choices in the face of increasing peer pressure will always be difficult for high school students. Students at Demarest and Old Tappan are exceptionally bright and self-motivated. However, that does not make them immune to having to make tough decisions. The district has provided appropriate substance awareness educational opportunities for students, and we have been including in their high school experience an emphasis on accountability and sound decision making based on knowledge and information. We need to hear the views of parents as well. With parental involvement and support of substance awareness education, our school district will be better able to improve their effectiveness in placing students in the moment of decision. ‘Do I get in the car or enter that house suspecting that alcohol or drugs may be present? ’ We need our students to be fully aware that their parents are not making that decision. They must have a positive sense of self-esteem to make the choice to not become involved in either of those scenarios in the face of peer pressure. ”

The Town Hall Meeting will offer parents a chance to provide meaningful input on student use of alcohol and drugs through open, honest dialogue in an appropriate forum
on Tuesday, November 13, in the Northern Valley-Demarest Auditorium at 7:00 p. m.

 

SIX ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TODAY TO HELP KEEP YOUR CHILD ALCOHOL FREE:

TALK EARLY AND OFTEN WITH YOUR CHILD Get into the habit of talking with your child every day. This will make it easier for you to have conversations about serious subjects when necessary.

GET INVOLVED Young people are much less likely to have mental health and substance abuse problems when they have positive activities to do and when caring adults are involved in their lives.

BE A ROLE MODEL Think about what you say and how you act in front of your child. Your own actions are the most powerful indicators to your children of what is appropriate and acceptable in your family. Do not take part in illegal, unhealthy, or dangerous practices related to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs; your child may believe that these practices are all right, no matter what you say.

TEACH CHILDREN TO CHOOSE FRIENDS WISELY Teach your child how to form positive relationships. Help your child to understand what qualities to look for in a friend.

MONITOR YOUR CHILD’S ACTIVITIES Know where your children are and get acquainted with their friends.

SET RULES Make clear, sensible rules for you child and enforce them with consistency and appropriate consequences.

TIPS FOR PARENTS WHO ARE PLANNING PARTIES OR A CELEBRATION.

Use these tips to ensure that your teen has great memories of this wonderful time!
Discuss the guest list and any concerns your child may have.

  • Establish firm ground rules and expectations before the party and ask your child to communicate them with his/her guests before the event.
  • Limit the number of invitees (by invitation only) and the number who actually attend. Do not allow uninvited guests to attend.
  • Know the ages of partygoers and how they know your child.
  • Make it clear to guests that alcohol, tobacco and other drugs are not allowed and be sure to provide plenty of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Have sufficient chaperones to monitor the area and partygoers.
  • Define an area for the party; do not allow partygoers in other areas (e.g. bedrooms, garage).
  • Monitor the party area frequently, as well as areas that are off-limits to guests.
  • Restrict entry and exit areas to deter guests from bringing in contraband.
  • When a guest leaves, do not allow him or her to return. This will discourage guests from leaving to drink or take other drugs and later return under the influence.
  • Establish a signal that your child may use if he or she needs help.
  • Set a beginning and ending time for the party.
  • Determine whether the guests will include both underage people and adults. If both adults and underage youth will be present, decide whether the party areas should be separate.
  • Place your valuables, weapons, alcohol and breakable objects in a secure area.
  • Establish an area for coats and bags that can be closely monitored.
  • With thanks to the “Preventing and Dispersing Underage Drinking Parties” from the US Dept. of Justice. For more information call The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources at 201-488-8680.
 
State Aid News

The State Department of Education has released school aid figures for the 2007-2008 school year.

All schools will receive increased funding, but NVRHS will receive only the minimum increase of three percent. This is not three percent of our total budget, but three percent of last year’s state aid amount of approximately $1,998,310, which means that our additional aid will amount to about $57,912. Based on a population of 12,088 households served by the Regional High School District, this means that the average Northern Valley household will receive about $4.79 in tax relief in the coming year.

Though the figures are disappointing for Northern Valley, the across-the-board increase in aid indicates that the Legislature is willing to take steps to begin addressing the many problems caused by five years of flat funding for education. It is also gratifying that many regular operating districts with high percentages of poor students will receive substantially larger aid amounts for the first time in years.

A ONE-YEAR BAND-AID?

The new aid amounts are only for the coming year (which is also an election year for the entire Legislature) and do not reflect permanent change. Without a new aid formula, all districts will be back to “square one” next year, waiting for the Legislature to make arbitrary aid awards based largely on political expediency, rather than on rational consideration of the State’s educational needs.

SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FORMULA NEEDED

We are working with our advocacy groups to create and promote pro-active proposals for a new formula that will work for our children and all New Jersey’s children. With your help we will achieve this goal in time for next year’s school budget.

THE GOOD NEWS

While the final school budget has not been completed, the preliminary budget figures indicate that the school tax portion of the local property tax bill will actually decrease in some of the seven towns. Please join us for regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on March 26, 2007 at 8:00 p. m. to find out specific facts and figures, and ask questions.

 

Professional Development Team Wins Award

Each year the New Jersey affiliate of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development presents an award for an Outstanding Educational Program. A team of educators from around the state review applications and select an exemplary program. This year, the Northern Valley Schools Consortium was selected as the recipient of this honor. The Northern Valley Regional High School district and the seven elementary districts were commended for the professional development opportunities offered to faculty and staff.

Members of the Staff Development team will be presented with the award on January 31st at the NJASCD annual conference to be held at the Conference Center in East Windsor, New Jersey. The processes employed to assess needs, the delivery of professional development programs, the classroom coaching component, and the evaluation of program offerings were all highlighted in the application. Furthermore, the collective efforts of the districts to use professional development to promote sustained professional growth, support curriculum implementation, enhance faculty collaboration, integrate technology, and ultimately improve student achievement, were all cited for commendation.

The Staff Development team consists of Dr. Patricia Raupers, Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Dr. Patrice Roberts, Staff Development Coordinator, Mrs. Linda Mayer, Supervisor of Inservice Programs/Staff Developer; Mr. William Timme, Technology Coordinator; and Mr. Steve Adler, Learning Systems Integrator. In addition, numerous current and retired teachers and administrators from the Northern Valley schools serve as adjunct members of the team. Congratulations to all of the staff developers, the administrators who provide direction and facilitate the professional development efforts, and the Boards of Education who support sustained professional growth.

 

Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Selected: The following students received notification that they were named Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars for 2007:
NV Demarest Students are Seiji Anderson, Aaron Asch, David Blitzer, Anne Dean, Alanna Farber, Mark Ghassibi, Jenny Hong, JeSnnifer Hou, Carly Hughes, Jaehyun Im, Patricia Jo, Andrew Kim, Gabrielle Kim, Ji A. Kim, Soo Jin Kim, Anne LaScala, Jake Jaesan Lee, Yeon Sun Lee, Elisha Lim, Nicole Machac, Abhiraj Modi, Bernardo Santa Maria, Harrison Weiss, Diana Won, Hannah Yang, and Sara Zaidi.
NV Old Tappan students are Joseph Ahn, Daniel Barbash, John Beatty, Jin Cha, William Cheringal, Nicolette Choi, Nicole Fitzmaurice, Joseph Geylin, Athena Grammas, Yoonie Hoh, Hanna Kim, Jasmine Kim, Pyunghwa Kim, Danielle, Kirchhof, Jennifer Lee, Sharon Lee, Zachary Lim, Maria Lorenc, Brittany Millman, Emily O'Neill, Olubunmi Okunlola, Christine Suh, Michael Tesser, Andrew Weksler, Hyo Jeong You, & Arissa Young.
The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, an independent agency of the State of New Jersey, administers the Garden State Scholarship Program which includes the Edward Bloustein and Urban Scholars. Students are offered an annual award of $1000.