Hanover Park High School Class of 2022 Spotlight
The 65th graduating class of Hanover Park High School celebrated their commencement and received their diplomas on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Many great accomplishments were achieved in their four years at Hanover Park and this, their senior year, was no exception. This class can be recognized for its outstanding college acceptances, multiple athletic championships, accolades in music and theater, and recognition for its efforts in character education, positive school culture, and service. Under the leadership of this class, the Hanover Park Regional High School District was once again honored as a National District of Character and the Anti-Defamation League recognized Hanover Park High School as a No Place for Hate School with its most prestigious Gold Star Award for the 7thstraightyear. MembersoftheClassof2022wonconferencechampionshipsin girls cross country, wrestling, and boys lacrosse. The Girls Soccer Team, Wrestling Team, and Softball Team won the North II Group II State Sectional Championship, with the Girls Soccer team and the Softball team advancing to the Group 2 state finals. There were also a number of individual titles in wrestling, swimming, and track and field, with many students placing in the county and state tournaments. In addition, the Future Business Leaders of America club and the Forensics and Debate team excelled in local, regional, and state competitions, with two members of the Class of 2022 being crowned FBLA state champions and advancing to FBLA Nationals in Chicago, Illinois. The Academic Decathlon Team placed 2nd in the Regional Competition and moved on to place 5th in the State Competition. Members of the Class of 2022 also excelled in music and the arts. Sold out productions of The Addams Family and Grease were performed on the HP stage along with entertaining live concerts by our instrumental music and choral programs. Additionally, many talented artists from the Class of 2022 had
their work displayed in various art shows throughout Morris County and the State of New Jersey.
The Class of 2022 was very strong academically. 115 members of this class were inducted into the Barbara Bradshaw Chapter of the National Honor Society. 6 members of the class were recognized as National Merit Scholars for their outstanding PSAT scores, placing them in the top 5 percent of all college bound seniorsinthecountry. 20membersofthisclasswererecipientsofthePresidential Academic Award for Excellence. Graduates of the Class of 2022 will be moving on to this country’s finest institutions of higher learning. 156 students will be attending a 4 year college or university, while 23 students will be attending a 2 year college. Members of this class will be attending such colleges as American University, Brown University, Boston College, the University of Michigan, Northeastern, Villanova University, Penn State, Rutgers, and TCNJ to name a few. 3 students will be attending career education programs, while 15 students will be proudly entering the workforce. Additionally, a member of this class will be serving our great nation as a member of the United States Marine Corp. Reserves.
The Class of 2022 successfully led Hanover Park out of the pandemic and back to a sense of normalcy that was greatly needed in our schools. They finished their senior year strong with an amazing prom at the Crystal Plaza and a fun filled senior picnic with great food, an ice cream truck, and a mechanical bull riding machine. This was followed by a beautiful day for their commencement ceremony on June 18th. As a class, they have demonstrated the ability to rise up and overcome obstacles, and as a result, they will be stronger and better prepared adults in the future. The Class of 2022 has come a long way in their time at Hanover Park and they are ready to take on the world. Congratulations to all the graduates!
