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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Lenape Regional High School District to now offer five books in ‘One Book, One School’ initiative

According to the district, the five books all fall under a common theme of “windows” and “mirrors.” Officials with The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) say the district will…

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Shawnee High School inducts third Academic Hall of Fame class

The inductions will be held on June 4 as a part of the school’s Academic Awards. Shawnee High School’s Academic Hall of Fame will induct its third class on Monday, June…

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Lenape Regional High School District to now offer five books in ‘One Book, One School’ initiative

According to the district, the five books all fall under a common theme of “windows” and “mirrors.” Officials with The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) say the district will…

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Pinelands Garden Club awards yearly scholarship

Sara Mayer, a Shawnee student, has received the $1,000 scholarship. The Pinelands Garden Club is a nonprofit that was started in 1971 and has been growing ever since. The club…

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Seneca’s Second Annual Pantene Beautiful Lengths event

Seventeen students and two faculty members cut and donated their hair Seniors Carley Tool and Grayce Heinemann after they donated their hair at the Pantene Beautiful Lengths event. Seneca High School’s National…

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Burlington County to begin offering special Gold Star ID cards for military parents

Identification cards will now be available through Tim Tyler’s office for any parent who lost a child serving on active duty. As the nation is preparing to recognize the upcoming Memorial…

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Vietnam Veterans provided insight to Seneca students

On May 23, three veterans discussed their experiences in the Vietnam War. Technical Sergeant Peter Glendon, Sergeant Charles R. Gilbert, and Sergeant Harvey Crawford pose with a map of Vietnam after…

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Vietnam Veterans provided insight to Seneca students

On May 23, three veterans discussed their experiences in the Vietnam War. Technical Sergeant Peter Glendon, Sergeant Charles R. Gilbert, and Sergeant Harvey Crawford pose with a map of Vietnam after…

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Shawnee Spring Stage Club performance

“Little Shop of Horrors” will be presented on May 31, June 1 and June 2. This year, the students of Shawnee High School’s Spring Stage Club are proud to present “Little…

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Earth Day and Arbor Day were celebrated at Indian Mills Elementary School

Kindergarten classes were taught how to plant and care for a dogwood tree. Students of Indian Mills Elementary School planting the dogwood tree donated by Oakshade Nursery. Jennifer Trauger always seems to…

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