Achieving Academic Excellence at the Super Essex Conference Karen Fuccello Scholar-Athlete Awards Program

Congratulations to all Newark Board of Education recipients of the Super Essex County Karen Fuccello Scholar Athlete Award!
Congratulations to all Newark Board of Education recipients of the Super Essex County Karen Fuccello Scholar Athlete Award!

The Essex County Athletic Directors Association (ECADA), along with the Super Essex Conference (SEC), recognized the top scholar-athletes from its member schools at the annual Karen Fuccello Scholar-Athlete Awards program on Tuesday, May 9th at Nanina’s In the Park. Among those recipients were twenty-three of the District’s best and brightest. NBOE’s scholar-athletes posted impressive GPAs and displayed leadership and prowess in their respective sports, all while making important contributions to the community through their commitment to service.

The following District student-athletes were recognized: 

  • Arts High School- Tia Brockett and Spence Joyner
  • Bard Early College High School- Hailey Vicente and Oluwakayode Joseph Gbenle
  • Barringer High School- Rahmatullah Jallow and Edgardo Joshua Gonzalez
  • Central High School- Kyala Askew and Jalen Lyle
  • Eagle Academy- Asan Jones Jr. 
  • East Side High School- Laura Abreu and Jeffrey Almone
  • Malcolm X Shabazz- Naijah Saxton and Walter Mosley
  • Science Park High School- Ara-Oluwa Jacob and Bryan Carpio-Bonnilla
  • Technology High School- Junisse Rosario and Kevin Sarango
  • University High School- Kawiona Young and Fawaz Bilewu
  • Weequahic High School- Merytsheena Pean and Lamont Spates
  • West Side High School- Saniya Wright and Joseph Bio