Students Who Made A Difference In Essex County: Year In Review – Livingston, NJ Patch
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — It’s been a year filled with controversy, tragedy, compassion and creativity for the students of Essex County.
Read 12 stories about students who seized the day and made a difference in Essex County this year below (click the headlines to read article).
School Walkouts In Essex County: Students Against Gun Violence (WATCH)
The sound of hundreds of pairs of feet were heard marching out of classrooms across Essex County.
Livingston Student Drowned Trying To Save Friend, Family Says
An emotional vigil was held for a pair of rising seniors at Livingston High School who drowned while swimming at Ramapo Lake in Oakland.
Verona Teen Who Set Own Broken Bone Has Bright Future As Doctor
Verona HS sophomore Andrew Emanuilidis set his own bone after he broke it during a varsity basketball game. He wants to become a surgeon.
Bow Ties For Dogs: Essex County Boy’s Booming Business Warms Hearts
“I’m rooting for you in all you do,” former president Barack Obama told the 11-year-old entrepreneur.
Verona High School Senior Honored For Work In Local Community
A Verona High School senior was honored for making her neighborhood a better place to live.
Newark Teens Will Lead Anti-War Rally: ‘Schools, Not Bombs’
Newark teens plan to hold an anti-war rally on Saturday, May 5, about two blocks from Arts High School.
Millburn High School Students Organize 5K Against Sexual Violence
They wanted to make a difference in their community. And that’s why three Millburn high school students helped to start a 5K race.
North Caldwell Student, Eagle Scout Commended
Learn about the Roseland resident and North Caldwell student’s Eagle Scout project, and find out his future plans.
Livingston HS Student Nets $10K Scholarship For Creative Teens
Kush Dhungana was among 16 high school seniors nationwide to earn a Gold Medal Portfolio in the 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Aspiring Maplewood Soc. Worker Earns Pride Award, Tutors Inmates
Lucy Blevins earned the “Pride Award” for her community service, including tutoring of youth inmates.
Hard Work Paying Off For West Orange Student, ‘Unsung Hero’
Desiree Rivera created the artwork for the March 14 walkout at West Orange HS. She also works 20 hours a week to help support her family.
Rutgers Student: ‘Yes Me, A Covered Muslim Woman, Got Elected’
Be a “person who provides positive energy and change wherever you walk.” Watch this Rutgers student’s inspiring speech here.
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Main Photo: Protest at West Orange High School, March 14 (West Orange Public School District)
