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ALJ gymnasts told no team this fall; board offers independent competition or future co-op
Summary
Students from Arthur L. Johnson said the varsity gymnastics program will not run this fall; the superintendent said the district missed the NJSIAA January deadline, offered the option for athletes to compete independently with Scotch Plains this year and said administrators will pursue a co-op for next year.
The Arthur L. Johnson High School gymnastics program will not run as a school-sponsored team this fall, students told the Clark Public Schools Board of Education. At a public hearing, students and parents described months of organizing and asked the board for options so athletes can compete as a team.
"We've worked really hard to get this team going," said Mia DiBiase, who spoke with fellow student Victoria Solecki. They said they are willing to fundraise and combine with other schools if necessary. "Us gymnasts and parents have talked to other schools and coaches about meeting their requirements,"…
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