CHAMPIONING SUCCESS IN ARTS & ATHLETICS Hoboken Public Schools is proud to offer a nationally recognized theater program, with students competing in the prestigious International Thespian Competition, held at universities across the nation. Dr. Johnson shares,“Just recently they competed in a statewide competition at Montclair State University and won a record 10 awards at the New Jersey competition. They also were selected to be the first school district in North America to do the districtwide musical on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child debut on a school stage.” The district also boasts a vibrant music program, including a renowned orchestra and the awardwinning Rocking Red Wings marching band, who have been invited to participate in the Washington, D.C. Memorial Day Parade multiple years in a row. “what I think is the best part about the Fine and Performing Arts is that each of us have a hand in it,” Dr. Johnson says. “The HPEF has donated money 11 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06 HOBOKEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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