Four years of equal parts hard work and fun paid off for the Seneca High School Class of 2008, earning its members the right to pick up their diplomas last night.

The Golden Eagles celebrated the school's fourth commencement with 325 graduates entering the stadium behind the Carranza Road school with shouts of congratulations and applause from family and friends.

“We've done some amazing things... We know how to turn anything into a good time,” valedictorian Joseph Joyce said. He encouraged his classmates to hang on to those lessons and to find success in staying true to themselves.

The 16th annual Kiki Open Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on July 28, 2008 at the Little Mill Country Club. The Cost of a full day of activities is $210; Cocktails and Dinner only: $95. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. with registration and a luncheon buffet. The shotgun start is at 1:00 p.m.; Reception at 5:30 p.m. and Dinner and Awards at 6:30 p.m.

Congratulations to Mr. Jeff Spector on becoming the next great Principal of Seneca.

Joe Laufer, LRHSD Alumni Coordinator, has reunion planning kits available for reunion committees and planners. Each kit contains information to help you plan your reunion such as a suggested backdater, facility locations, reunion planning companies and more.

The Office of Alumni Relations maintains an electronic bulletin board with current information on Alumni activity. An electronic version of the Reunion Planning Kit is now posted, as well as information on the Alumni Cable TV program, "Where Are They Now?". Current reunion information will be posted as well as special bulletins about alumni issues.

It is with great pleasure - and a measure of relief - that I share the good news that the majority of voters in the Lenape Regional High School District yesterday approved the 2008/2009 budget. On behalf of the board of education and administration I thank you and all of the Alumni Ambassadors for supporting the budget and, more importantly, for your unwavering commitment to the Lenape Regional District and our mission to provide a stellar education to our students. 

As I’m sure you may know, this is the first time voters approved the district’s budget in the past seven years. Bolstered by a 10 percent increase in state aid - the first significant increase in many years - combined with a decrease in regional school taxes in five of the district’s eight communities, we were optimistic that this would be the year to stem the tide of failed budgets. I’m elated and I know that it was possible only through the dedication and hard work of the community, particularly those individuals who have gone the extra mile as Lenape Regional Ambassadors. 

The administration and board made a special effort to reach out to all our constituents to be sure everyone was educated about the budget, to address any concerns and answer questions. This is just the beginning of renewed open communication with groups and individuals to keep them informed and involved about the district throughout the year. 

If you have any questions or concerns about the approved budget, please do not hesitate to contact Business Administrator Jim Hager, 609-268-2000, ext. 5535 or me, 609-268-2000, ext. 5545. We appreciate your feedback and input.

Again, thank you! 

Emily Capella
Superintendent of Schools

The Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center has announced the 2008 Summer Series of shows for July through September, plus a holiday concert for December.

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