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Kinnelon honors dozens of students for athletics, arts and character at March 30 meeting
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The board spent much of its March 30 meeting recognizing student accomplishments across athletics, performing arts and character programs, including the ice hockey team’s trip to the Prudential Center, a 300 bowling game, and multiple regional and state honor‑band and art recognitions.
The Kinnelon Board of Education’s March 30 meeting featured extended recognition of student accomplishments across the district, with awards and shout‑outs for athletics, arts and character programs from elementary through high school.
Athletic director (speaker 7) opened the recognitions with a short team video celebrating the boys ice hockey program’s state championship run and introduced Coach Jeff Myron (speaker 9), who thanked players and coaches for a “phenomenal year.” "To make it to the Prudential Center one time is incredible. To make it two years in a row is just unheard of," the athletic director said, praising the team’s achievement.
The board acknowledged a range of winter‑sport honors: the bowling team’s sectional championship and a rare perfect 300 rolled by Zach Kessler; multiple first‑team and all‑county selections across basketball, wrestling, swimming and fencing; and individual qualifiers for state competitions. Kinnelon High School also celebrated students named to North Jersey and New Jersey All‑State music ensembles; performers were invited to stand for recognition.
Principal Olawale (speaker 11) presented the Morris County Unsung Hero award to Jacqueline Lawley and said the district was "so proud of her." The art department’s Miss Farrell (speaker 14) announced that 14 student artworks were selected for exhibit at the Blackwell Street Center for the Arts Gallery in Morristown, with the show running March 30–April 30.
At the elementary and middle‑school levels, Keel and Stony Brook staff recognized Keel Koala Kindness winners and Stony Brook’s student‑led "Kindness Counts" assemblies, calling dozens of students forward by grade for awards and group photos.
The recognitions took the bulk of the public session and concluded before committee reports. The board thanked administration and invited families to join student photo opportunities after the meeting.
