Roxbury honors students: Kennedy Turkey Trot, girls soccer champs, Marching Gaels and state cross-country winner
Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts
Subscribe
Summary
Kennedy Elementary presented its Turkey Trot fundraiser (donations benefitting local animal rescues); Roxbury High School honored the girls soccer NJAC Division champions and coach Justin Renner’s 300th win, the Marching Gaels’ third straight state title, and cross-country champion Amanda Knapp, who will run at Iona.
The Roxbury Township Board of Education recognized multiple student programs and athletes at its Dec. 15 meeting.
Kennedy Elementary staff and students described their annual Turkey Trot, a community event combining a walk/run, cross-curricular learning and a charity drive. School representatives said the event has raised “tens of thousands” of dollars in supplies and monetary donations over the years. Donations from this year were directed to Father John's Animal House and Eleventh Hour Rescue; the presentation thanked organizers, including Mrs. Roddy, and included remarks from fourth-grade students who helped load supplies for pickup.
Roxbury High School administrators honored fall athletic accomplishments. Principal William Crispino and Director of Athletics (Mister Mason) highlighted the girls soccer team as the New Jersey Athletic Conference National Division champions and recognized coach Justin Renner, who reached his 300th coaching victory. The board presented award sweatshirts to players (delivery of one size was delayed and will be completed the next day).
The board also recognized the Marching Gaels for a third consecutive state championship. Ryan Swearer, director of the Marching Gaels, described the show and credited staff, parents and students for the program’s success and read a roster of honored students and staff.
In individual honors, the board recognized Amanda Knapp for winning the Group 3 sectional cross-country championship at Garrett Mountain; administrators said her season-best time ranks ninth all-time at Roxbury High School and announced she will continue her collegiate career at Iona. She will be honored with the NJSIAA women and girls in sports award at a Rutgers event in February.
What’s next: The board’s recognitions were ceremonial and informational; some awards (team sweatshirts) will be distributed after the meeting.