Catch up on the biggest stories in Palmyra this week.
Palmyra High School honored hometown Civil Rights icon Clarence B. Jones, and Jones led a roundtable discussion on guiding the next generation. Catch up on everything from the past week in the Weekly Roundup.
Dr. Clarence B. Jones returns to Palmyra
Jones, the 1949 valedictorian of Palmyra High School and an attorney who served as personal counsel, advisor, draft speechwriter and close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., returned to his alma mater Tuesday morning for two days of commemoratory events. On Tuesday morning, Jones’ visit kicked off with an assembly during which he spoke to Palmyra High School students. A dedication ceremony followed later in the day at which the previously unnamed Palmyra High School library was named the Clarence B. Jones Library. History teacher Daniel Licata and his team of mural artists — PHS students Brett Maute, Jacob Wolfe, Sean Stocker, Carolyn Vanartsdalen and Jenelle Belton — revealed a mural of Jones that will be mounted outside the library to give a face to the library’s new name.
Dr. Clarence B. Jones roundtable panelists discuss how to show youth the way
The Dr. Clarence B. Jones Institute for Social Advocacy held its first roundtable discussion on Wednesday, June 8 in the Palmyra High School auditorium. The roundtable, titled “Keeping the Dream Alive: Awakening Peace, Love, Unity, Prosperity and Compassion in Communities in 2017,” featured a diverse array of speakers from Palmyra and surrounding communities who came together to discuss the importance of cultivating respect and tolerance not only in children but throughout the community. The roundtable marked the second day of civil rights advocate Dr. Clarence B. Jones’ return to Palmyra. The Dr. Clarence B. Jones Institute was established this year in collaboration with the Palmyra School District and the Dr. James Still Preservation Trust.
Silver and Gold: PHS students receive Girl Scouts Honor
Palmyra High School’s Kayla Kearney, an eighth grade student, and Jenna Kearney, a twelfth grade student achieved recognition from the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey. Kayla Kearney was awarded her Girl Scout Silver Award on Sunday, May 2. Kayla orchestrated a multicultural festival for Charles Street School in May 2016. The Silver Award is a 50-hour project that is led and presented by a girl scout.Jenna Kearney, a twelfth grade student at PHS, was awarded her Girl Scout Gold Award. Jenna’s project was titled “Enjoy English.” The Gold Award is an 80-hour project, which led and presented by a Girl Scout.
