The Saint Anthony High School Class of 2012 has achieved a level of notable success with nearly 200 acceptances to 60 colleges and universities and over $6.1 million dollars in academic and athletic scholarships awarded to more than 70% of these schools.

 The Class of 2012 will be attending colleges both near and far. From the West coast UCLA to nearby Hudson County Community College. The Class of 2012 will also be pursuing a range of college degrees from the Culinary Arts and Fashion Merchandising to Communications, Education, Pre-Med and Criminal Justice. Attached is a list of all colleges the Class of 2012 have been accepted to.

 “The current graduating class represents not only engaged learners but a distinguishable industrious group of independent young adults actively engaged in their futures. Such a combination is pause for celebration and an eminent sign of their success to come, “according to Dena Narese, College Placement Counselor.

 To read more about the graduating class of 2012, included below is a short bio on the class valedictorian Michelle Hong. For additional student bios click here to go to the St. Anthony High School website.

 Michelle Hong

Michelle Hong came to the US five years ago barely speaking a word of English. Leaving her family behind in Vietnam, she committed herself to not only becoming proficient in but also mastering the English language in honor of her beloved grandmother who passed away shortly after her arrival here in the states. Her curiosity and tenacity are character traits that well-define her as a person and known by all faculty, staff and students at St. Anthony High School.

Michelle has gone on to make Distinguished Honors all four years of high school. She has been involved in the National Honor Society, Cooking Club, and Softball. An avid reader, Michelle donates her free time teaching children literacy at the Jersey City Public Library.

She will attend Rider University on a Presidential Scholarship totaling $84,000. She plans to study Business Finance. Her other college acceptances include Fordham University, Drexel University, Penn State (University Park) and UConn. She has earned a grand total of $800,000 in scholarship money.

 Miracles happen every day at Saint Anthony High School. They have been for sixty years.

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Jersey City Armory to play host to Jersey City’s own Pro team The Jersey Express

The Jersey Express Professional Basketball Team, is proud to call Jersey City home! The Express will be playing its home games at the National Guard Jersey City Armory, located at 678 Montgomery Street, for the upcoming American Basketball Association (ABA) Season.

The Express comes to town with Jersey City written all over it! Jersey City’s own; Terry Dehere, former player for St. Anthony’s High School, Seton Hall University, and an NBA 1st round draft pick of the LA Clippers, takes over as Head Coach. Luther Wright, former Seton Hall star and 1st round draft pick of the Utah Jazz, acts as Big Man Coach. For those players looking to go overseas, or maybe even have aspirations on playing in the NBA, here’s an opportunity to play for those who have been…where you want to go! Player instruction and exposure will be at its highest.

The Express’s growing roster features; Dexter Gray, 6’8 forward, Zahir Carrington, 6’9 forward, Darren Travis, 6’5 guard, Sedale Walton, 6’1 guard, and Darrell Braswell, 6’1 guard. Additional players can be seen by logging onto: www.jerseyexpress.net. The completed roster will not be posted, until after the Final open player tryout, scheduled for October 15th, 2011, at 12pm at James J. Ferris High School, 35 Colgate Street, Jersey City, NJ. To register, please log onto the Jersey Express website.

“I’d like to thank Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy for his support, and commitment to the success of the team,” said Jersey Express Owner, Marsha Blount. “We look forward to Mayor Healy opening the new season for us on opening night, and we look forward to continuing our involvement in the city, with several upcoming community events and back to school initiatives.”

Recently, Terry Dehere’s All Star Classic, featured the Express and our entertainment division by putting on a courtside music concert, to show the public that attending a Jersey Express game will also feature LIVE pre-game and half-time entertainment. With the NBA currently in the midst of a lockout, the ABA is stronger than ever, and New Jersey’s own Jersey Express will feature exciting, high-scoring, fun-filled family entertainment, at affordable prices. Enjoy a night out at an Express game, for less than the price of a movie ticket! Opening night is Saturday, November 19th @ 7pm.

SEASON TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!! General Admission Season Tickets are ONLY $105 – VIP Floor Season Tickets (includes meal, and concierge service) are ONLY $525 for 15 regular season home games. Individual game tickets are ONLY $10, and you’re encouraged to bring a child for only $5. Season ticket holders will be invited to attend an opening night pre-game autograph session with the players and coaches.

Become one of the MIGHTY 100! WE’RE LOOING FOR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES, TO BECOME APART OF OUR COMMUNITY’S MIGHTY 100 LOGO SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM. Contact Jeff Brown for more information @ 732-904-4465, or e-mail: jbrown@jerseyexpress.net. We have Sponsorship Opportunities to fit ANY budget.

Mayor Healy’s Jersey City PSA, with Team Owner Marsha Blount, can be seen @ http://www.jc1tv.com/. For more information on the Jersey Express, please log onto http://www.jc1tv.com/. Join our Jersey Express Professional Basketball ‘Official’ Fan Page on FB, or follow us on Twitter @jerseyexpress.

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