Weekly Roundup: Marching Band drumming to success, Learning Center shaping lives top this week’s stories
Check out this past week’s biggest stories in Palmyra!
Palmyra Marching Band drumming their way to success in 2017
With a lot of fall sports and activities to choose from as a high school student, the marching band is one of the groups that may be forgotten. The Palmyra High School marching band is trying to express itself in a way not many others may be able to. Jeff Moore has been the band’s director for 23 years and also has been a music teacher at Palmyra High School. He considers the band a family and a second home for himself, and enjoys seeing the pride in the band members after a good performance. “The team may be tired after a performance, but to see them hyped up after a good performance is even better,” Moore said. “I’ve had past graduates and members come visit and they enjoy seeing how successful the band is and the hard work they continue to put in.”
Palmyra Learning Academy, helping keeping students on the right path
The goal for all school districts is to educate students while also preparing them for life after graduation. Some may go to college, while others may go right into the workforce, but regardless of the career path, the goal stays the same for the district. The Palmyra Learning Academy, which is located inside the Delaware Avenue School, is offered to at-risk high school students to help them graduate and prepare for life. “It is a wonderful program that we feel a lot of the community doesn’t really know about,” public information officer Valerie Still said. “There are nine students currently enrolled, seven male and two female.” The academy has been in full swing for six years, helping to educate students so they do not fall behind in their studies. Two full-time teachers run the classes, while other teachers also come in to help in certain areas.
High School Sports Roundup: Boys Soccer remains undefeated, Girls Soccer sitting at 8–1
The Palmyra Panthers boys soccer team remained undefeated after three straight wins since last Thursday. Palmyra drubbed Pemberton 7–0 on Sept. 21. Gio Narhwold scored two goals in the win, while four other players got on the score sheet. On Sept. 25, Palmyra defeated BCIT Westhampton 4–0 behind goals from Narhwold, Matt Katella, Tommy Shover, and Adam Janowicz. In a highly-anticipated division showdown on Sept. 27, Palmyra defeated Bordentown 2–0. The team is currently 9–0 and a perfect 4–0 in division action. Their next game is on Friday, Sept. 29 at Moorestown Friends with opening whistle set for 4 p.m. A full breakdown of the high school sports roundup can be found here.
Palmyra Schools PTA Open House on Oct. 2
The Palmyra PTA will be hosting an Open House on Oct. 2 prior to their regular PTA meeting on Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. This event will give everyone a chance to speak one-on-one with all Commitee Chairpeople to see how helpful you can be during this school year. There will also be babysitting provided by the PHS Interact Club, so don’t let that stop you from joining in on the fun! The hospitality committee will provide snacks for the open house, while the membership committee will also be present for in-person registrations as well. A lucky attendee will also win a special prize that will be raffled off at this event.
