The Academics@EHS
Hey, EHS, take a look at the following seniors. They have the honor of being AP Scholars. What does this mean? Academically, they excel. They take on our toughest tests and come through brilliantly. As such, they earn the following distinction.
An AP Scholar with Honor is granted to students who receive an average score of 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 4 or more of these exams.
AP Scholars |
With Honor |
Elaine Shen |
Evan Clements |
Tiffany Cheng |
An AP Scholar with Distinction is granted to students who receive an average score of 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams.
AP Scholar with Distinction Sixiao Tang |
An AP Scholar is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams.
AP Scholars Bharath Krishnamurthi |
Daanish A. Kazi |
Harrison Truong |
Helena Lu |
Regina H. Zhang |
Shazaan Keshwani |
Yagnesh J. Patel |

02:30 PM Ecology Club Bake Sale
02:30 PM Spring Musical Rehearsal
03:00 PM Band Rehearsal
10:00 AM Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
02:30 PM Spring Musical Rehearsal
03:00 PM Band Rehearsal
07:00 PM Evening Improv
02:30 PM Spring Musical Rehearsal
02:45 PM Football Meeting
03:00 PM Band Rehearsal
07:00 PM A Cappella Choir
02:30 PM Spring Musical Rehearsal
03:00 PM Band Rehearsal
06:00 PM Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
02:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
02:30 PM Spring Musical Rehearsal
02:45 PM Class of 2015 Hot Chocolate Sale
03:00 PM Band Rehearsal
02:30 PM Spring Musical Rehearsal
07:00 PM Band Parent Meeting
02:30 PM Spring Musical Rehearsal
10:00 AM Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
02:30 PM Spring Musical Rehearsal
03:00 PM Jazz Ensemble
07:00 PM A Cappella Choir
Hey, EHS, the EHSPTSO & HHMSPTSO want you to come on out to the EHS Frank N. Cangelosi Gym for a night of wrestling on 3/9. See former EHS greats take it to the mat! Proceeds help our Class of 2012. Buy your tickets in advance. Click on our title for details!!!
Hey, EHS, on 2/18, senior Steve Flynn won the 1600 Meters at the Group IV State Championships. Steve is the 2nd boy in EHS history to win an Indoor Group IV State Championship. Coach DiGiovacchino is riding high with Eagle pride in this exceptional runner!!!
Hey, EHS, the testing season will soon be upon us. Mark your calendars for 3/6, 3/7, & 3/8. Click on our title for more information. Prepare yourself the right way for a successful assessment experience.
Hey, EHS, Valentine's Day was healthy sweet in the EHS cafeteria thanks to Chartwells' Chef, Hector Velez. Nutritionist Elizabeth Madison provided a survey and a fun raffle. Click on our story title for details and recipes. Thanks Chartwells!!!
Hey, EHS, on 3/15, the EHS PTSO will be hosting their annual Fish Fry just before the start of "The Wedding Singer". Take your sweetie to dinner and a show at EHS and support this PTSO event. Click on our title for more information.
Kudos to the EHS Mock Trial team as the prosecution team of Elaine Shen, Regina Zhang, Louise Luciani, Mursal Omarkheil, and Himakar Nagam defeated Bishop Ahr on 1/31 at the Middlesex County Court House. All participants did an excellent job! Ms. Blevins is very proud of the team’s victory in court.
Hey, EHS, check out Alexander Ananiadis and Tunko Islam. They are February’s Seniors of the Month. Alexander & Tunko will be recognized at the Edison Rotary Breakfast where they will be asked to speak on what urged them to volunteer and how they make a difference. They are what's great about EHS!!!
Hey, EHS, we are so proud of Evan Clements, Trevor Candido and Alexander Ananiadis!!! All three have now advanced to National Merit Finalists standing for 2012. Their selection is based on a variety of qualifiers. Click on our story title to learn more about this high honor that makes our Eagles shine!!!
Hey, EHS, is it in you to want to explain things more clearly to others? Do you feel good when someone learns from you? Our future teacher’s club, run by Mrs. Hendricks, meets on Mondays after school in Room 006. Stop by and see if this is where you fit in to make a difference.
Kudos to freshman Amy Mei on winning a musical competition, she came in 1st place, that took her to the stage at Carnegie Hall in NYC. It is wonderful to see our students shine outside the classroom. Click on our story title for more details on this fine accomplishment.


Hey, EHS, on 2/14, several physical education classes focused on physical fitness in order to partner with the presentations about healthy snacks occurring in the EHS cafeteria. Ms. Harris asked her students to create heart signs with the focus on cardiovascular activity, which she then displayed in the two gymnasiums.

In Ms. Harris’ and Mr. Roma’s classes, the students spent their 35 minutes of instruction playing two different versions of tag. One game called “Octopus Tag” had the students who were tagged frozen in place but able to move their arms and turn their bodies in order to tag other students. The other game, “Block Tag” had the students start out not knowing who was “it” and as they walked, they had to look for the beginning of a block. That indicated that someone had been tagged and was now linked to the person who was originally “it”. This block was now the thing to avoid. As more students were tagged, the block grew larger. The students in the block determined that if they stayed together, they would have more power to corner their target and tag them easily. The game ended when the block became a chain spanning the width of the gymnasium and the untagged students were cornered. The object of these activities was to provide the students with fun activities while they are exercising their heart. It was evident that the students enjoyed the games and the teamwork they provided.

Congratulations to Ms. Roni Schwarz, special education teacher of science, on being selected as our Teacher of the Year for 2011-2012. Here are some of the things her colleagues had to say about her professionalism, drive, and commitment to the EHS community:
“She has made a direct impact on my instruction through a constant dialogue about what best serves our students’ needs,” Mr. Zapoticzny

Co-Curricular Highlights
EHS Clubs fundraise, raise spirits, create a social network in our school, make a difference!!!
Kudos to EHS bowler Kayla Johnson for her 22nd place finish at the State Individuals on 2/15. EHS bowler Cody Smith placed 25th in the State Individuals. Coach Smith recognizes them for a job well done!!!
SADD and the Edison Municipal Alliance want you to save 3/10 and come to EHS to meet and play with the pros!!! This partnership between the school and the community is just another way that EHS strives to make a difference.
The Girls’ Basketball Team defeated Spotswood HS on 2/15 87-53. Our top scorers were Rachel Groom with 33 points, Tierra Johnson with 15 points and 13 assists, Morgan Peacock with 14 points, and Ayla Luna with 7 points. Way to go Eagles!!!
Congratulations to sophomore Tatyana Butler of the Girls’ Track & Field Team who was selected as Athlete of the Week by Mr. Ross. At the State Sectionals on 2/11, Tatyana took 3rd place in the 55 meter dash, running a personal best time in the event, breaking her own school record in the process. Another personal best came as the leadoff leg of the 4 by 400 meter relay that took 5th place. As a result of this performance, Tatyana qualifies for the Group IV State Championships.
EHS Remembers

Hey, EHS, did you know these notable African-Americans? Otis Boykin invented 28 electronic devices including the control unit for the pacemaker. More information: Otis Boykin
Dr. Ben Carson is a neurosurgeon and professor that led a medical team that became the first to separate Siamese twins successfully. More information: Dr. Ben Carson
Emmett W. Chappelle is a biochemist who worked for NASA and discovered a method for detecting bacteria in water, food, and body fluids. More information: Emmett W. Chappelle
Dr. Charles Drew is best known for his work with blood plasma; he helped set up the American Red Cross blood bank. He also established the first blood bank in England. More information: Charles Drew
Dr. Lloyd Hall’s work in food sterilization and preservation improved processes in food packing and preparation. More information: Lloyd Hall
Dr. Percy Julian is known for developing synthetic steroids for use in the treatment of arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. More information: Percy Julian
Dr. Charles Turner is a zoologist known for his work with insects. He was the first to demonstrate that insects can hear. More information: Charles Turner
Jacob Lawrence was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. As a young man, Jacob attended the Art Workshop, Harlem, under Charles Alston and Henry Bannan. He also, studied at the Harlem Art Center and American Artists School from l937-39.
In his series of paintings titled The Great Migration, (one pictured above) Jacob illustrates the great number of African-Americans who moved to the North after the Civil War in search of a better life. His parents were among those who migrated north and considered the first wave of the migration.
He certainly was not a direct witness to the mass migration northward but because of his artistic ability, his teachers and friends urged him to create a painted history of this event. Lawrence diligently researched the topic and it led him to compile a story in paintings. They are part of The Phillips Collection, housed in The Museum of Modern Art, New York.