By Linda Boker-Angelo
The Gloucester City Board of Education last week was pleased to hear comments by students from each of the schools.
Third grader Nathaniel Kidd, 7, represented Cold Springs School. Kidd stated that he enjoyed participating in the Gifted and Talented program and very eloquently described some of the upcoming activities planned at his school.
Kelly Higginbothham, a sixth grade student at Mary Ethel, spoke about the programs at MEC. She has perfect attendance, is an Honor student, and was described by Principal Ken Wagstaff as “an all-around great kid.”
Kyle Stewart, a senior at Gloucester City High, outlined a few of the fall activities taking place at the high school. Stewart belongs to the Leo Club, Ceramics Club, Honor Society and plays on both the football and baseball teams.
Another senior, Mark Foster, spoke on behalf of the Highland Park Program for Success. He has been a student since April, earns good grades, and maintains a good attendance record.
He is a supervisor at a movie theatre in Deptford and has plans to attend a trade school after graduating. Foster said he one day hopes to join the electricians’ union.
The Board will meet again at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 4 for a caucus session. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, December 9 at 7 p.m. in the High School Media Center.
