Pick Up the Phone | Emily Boyland
Emily Boyland lives in Chatham and grew up there with her two older sisters. She is determined every fall to make the Chatham High School volleyball team, preferably varsity. Currently, she is a freshman in highschool, not sure about her future career. Ever since Emily’s uncle passed away, she looks at everything in life as something to learn from. She sees the positive in every negative, knowing her uncle would do the same.
Why Do You Swim? | Bryant Brown
Bryant Brown, an athlete, a brother, a student, and most of all a friend. He was born in west orange and moved to Chatham at the age of 11. He’s been swimming for about three years now. His goal is to break several Chatham swimming records before he graduates. If he’s not in the pool swimming, then he is at the gym working out.
Arranging Happiness | Curren Devico
A Flapjack Filled Life | Ben Eig
Born in 2000, Ben Eig spent his early years living in Morristown, NJ. In 2007 he and his family moved to Chatham, NJ, where Ben resides. He travels to England during the summer every year to visit his family there. Ben never misses an opportunity to hit the beaches in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, during the spring. In his free time Ben likes to hang out with his friends.
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger | Connor Harrington
Connor Harrington was born in Alexandria, Virginia; and currently lives in Chatham, New Jersey. He grew playing golf during most weekends, and watching football on Sundays. He is currently attending Chatham High School, as a freshman student. For the High School he is playing football and golf; his two favorite sports that he devotes a lot of time to. During the winter he enjoys going snowboarding with his friends, as long as it is not too cold. His father has helped him determine what he wants to do in life, which would be to go in the Navy, and after that he would go into business.
13 Gallons of Gas | Julia Harrison
Julia Harrison is fourteen years old and has lived in Chatham most of her life. She enjoys running, snowboarding and playing with her dog. Her favorite place in the world is LBI and if she could have anything it would be an old Ford pickup truck.
Two Negatives Don't Make a Positive in This Lesson | Peter Hoefler
Peter Hoefler wrote this essay as a freshman in CHS. He was a part of Mrs. McCabe’s English 9 class, and decided to write about personal experiences he witnessed in high school. Peter’s interests include singing, acting, and spending time with friends and family. Peter asks everybody reading this to help spread positivity around the world, and to always be thankful for the great things in life.
My Super Suit | Caroline Mahoney
Caroline Mahoney lives in Chatham, NJ where she enjoys an active lifestyle that includes playing lacrosse, soccer, and running. You can also find Caroline with her head in her schoolwork, which has a high value to her. Caroline wishes that she had more time because she always finds that there isn’t enough of it in her life, whether it could be used to take a moment to relax, travel the world, or just finish all of her homework. Caroline is up for it all, and she prefers to do it in yoga pants.
Fire Pepper Essence | Gabe Maiolo
Gabriel Maiolo was born in Australia and lived there for five years before moving to America. He enjoys sprinkling chili powder and hot sauce on his meals. His mother and younger brother are not a fan of the heat, but his dad likes to do the same as well.
This I Believe Essay | Ryan McCarty
Throwing the Challenge Flag | Patrick O'Malley
Patrick O’Malley lives in Chatham, New Jersey. He enjoys playing football and lacrosse. One day, he hopes to study at Boston College.
Rescue Dog | Stephen Ratner
Stephen is a Chatham High School student, and is currently in ninth grade(as of 2014-2015). He currently has one sibling, two dogs, and a cat. Stephen has always been good with money, and will eventually turn a small sum of cash into a substantial sum. The aspects, or laws of Stephen’s personality, often contradict each other, and without the proper conditions, Stephen will never fully be in any way predictable, or readable in nature.
The Big Catch | Drew Sardini
Drew Sardini lives in Chatham, New Jersey and attends Chatham High School. He is fourteen years old and the youngest of three brothers. He plays lacrosse and football for his high school teams and enjoys sleeping in his free time. He also enjoys fishing and playing world cup with his friends.
This Could Be the Last Time | Nicole Willis
Nicole Willis grew up in Chatham, NJ the home of Noah’s bagels which she visited frequently when she was young. She hopes to pursue a career in science due to her passion for medicine. She also enjoys playing sports (lacrosse and soccer) and traveling the world with friends and family to expand her knowledge on different cultures. Her dreams include to one day travel the world while helping people medically, who do not have the the opportunity to receive medical help.
Dedication = Achievement | Braeden Zurlo
Braeden Zurlo currently lives in Chatham, New Jersey. Braeden is 14 years old, and he goes to Chatham High School. He loves to play basketball, and his favorite professional team is the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is a hard working student who also enjoys hanging out with his friends.