Jackson Memorial seniors say farewell
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
      More than 400 students did not flinch as rain poured down during their graduation ceremony at Jackson Memorial High School. Fortunately, administrators from the Jackson School District made the call to hold the 6 p.m. June 24 ceremonies in the high school's Fine Arts Center even though the sun was shining outside.
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Savings resulting from school closing unclear
Exact impact may not be known until all classes are set for 2009-10 year
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer
      HOWELL — Based on projected enrollment figures prepared by the Board of Education's Facilities Committee for the 2009-10 school year, four teaching positions are expected to be eliminated from Howell public schools due to the closure of the Southard School.
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New asst. principal in place
      PLUMSTED — Members of the Plumsted Board of Education recently appointed Michael Mendes as the new assistant principal at New Egypt High School. He began his work in the position on July 1. Plumsted Superintendent of Schools Mark DeMareo said, "Mr.
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Jackson students honored
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
      JACKSON — Students from Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School were recently recognized for their accomplishments by administrators in the Jackson School District.
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